15 Piece Royal Albert Old Country Roses Tea Set. Made in England (1962 – 1968). Brilliant gold stippling and 22-carat gilded rims complete the design creating of of the most exuberant expressions of Royal Albert’s acclaimed century-long, floral tradition. Overwhelmingly popular throughout the world, Old Country Roses is regarded as the epitome of fine English teaware. 1 x sugar bowl. 1 x creamer / milk jug. 4 x side plates. 4 x tea cups. Condition: Excellent condition and never used. Has been displayed in a china cabinet for over 55 years and lovingly cared for. Old Country Roses was designed by Harold Holdcroft and introduced in 1962. It’s flamboyant design was inspired by the riot of colour and assortment of flowers in a typical English cottage garden, and especially by roses in full bloom. Harold used both rich and soft colours combining lush deep red roses with warmth from a peach tea rose and delicacy from the blush pink, and accentuated the composition with rich green foliage.