The most valuable bone china pieces can be worth thousands of dollars. Usually, these items are rare and in excellent condition. For example, a single Shelley Lincoln teacup with a lily of the valley on it sold for about $1,200. It was a rare pattern and in perfect condition.

Is English bone china worth anything?

The most valuable bone china pieces can be worth thousands of dollars. Usually, these items are rare and in excellent condition. For example, a single Shelley Lincoln teacup with a lily of the valley on it sold for about $1,200. It was a rare pattern and in perfect condition.

What is Paragon bone china?

The Paragon China Company was a British manufacturer of bone china from 1919 to 1960, based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, previously known as the Star China Company, and more recently part of the Royal Doulton group.

How much are Paragon tea cups worth?

Steeves said most Paragon teacups will sell for between $5 and $20, but the cabbage rose and heavy gold trim can be a sign of significant worth. But he never expected a sale price that high.

How do I find out how much my fine china is worth?

In general, the value of fine china depends on the brand, condition, location, and age. This may go without saying, but an older, antique piece of china will command a higher price than newer pieces. The location or origin can also help determine its value.

What is fine bone china?

High quality fine bone china contains at least 30% bone ash, enabling thin, walled pieces to be made with a more delicate appearance and translucency compared to porcelain, and allowing for greater chip resistance and durability. Fine bone china is thinner and lighter in weight than porcelain.

Is Paragon good in china?

Paragon produced high quality china and was granted royal warrants of appointment by several members of the British Royal Family.

What are the most expensive tea cups?

chicken cup The world’s most expensive teacup at U$36 million. The 3-inch cup from the Ming Dynasty’s Chenghua Emperor (1465 to 1487) is considered the “holy grail” in China’s art world. Sotheby’s said only 17 are known to exist.

What is double Warrant China?

When: This double warrant mark was used 1939 – 1949. This tea cup features two different Royal Warrant marks (which are a mark of recognition to individuals or companies who have supplied goods or services to the Royal family for at least five years.)

Does Paragon still make bone china?

Despite their demise, Paragon has maintained its reputation for having produced fine crafted elegant china. Their bone china dinnerware continues to grace dining tables in homes around the world. Please click on a pattern tab below to get to your pattern page.

What is Paragon dinnerware?

Known initially for its tea and breakfast fine bone china it expanded in the 1930’s into a full range of dinnerware. During this same period they also greatly expanded their export markets. Because of the fine quality of its bone china dinnerware Paragon earned royal warrants of appointments from Queen Mary, the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth.

When did Paragon become Star China?

When the company started out in 1897 it used the name “Star China”. It only began using “Paragon” as a trade name around 1903. Known initially for its tea and breakfast fine bone china it expanded in the 1930’s into a full range of dinnerware. During this same period they also greatly expanded their export markets.

Are Paragon and Royal Albert China the same pattern?

For this reason, we have added links between Paragon and Royal Albert pattern pages that refer to the same pattern in the same shape. Despite their demise, Paragon has maintained its reputation for having produced finely crafted elegant china. Their bone china dinnerware continues to grace dining tables in homes around the world.