Stunning vintage large China set of blue Willow China set was made by Potteries in England, Japan, America, China and elsewhere have produced this fascinating design for centuries. In fact, it's still in production! The plates in very good condition each plate s have monogram of Royal Ock at the back, dish washer safe, made in China.

Content: 62 pieces

12 dinner plate
12 bowls 2 have small chip at the rim
12 salad plates
12 cups
12 Saucers
1 Oval serving bowl
1 round serving plate

The Blue Willow Story
Credit for the Blue Willow story goes to Minton, another English pottery. Though somewhat based on The Green Willow, a Japanese fairy tale, the story was merely a market ploy.

Once upon a time, Koong-se a young woman of great beauty fell in love with Chang, her father's accountant. Enraged when he discovers their love, he banishes the obviously lower class young man and constructs a wall to enforce their separation.

Daily the girl walks to the property's edge and stands beneath the willow tree, gazing out across the sea and dreaming of her love. She despairs when she learns her father plans to marry her to a Duke.

But on the evening before her wedding, she escapes with her one true love; they race across the bridge and flee on the Duke's own ship! Sadly, their union isn't meant to last. The Duke tracks them to an island where they've built a beautiful life, and he slays Chang, leaving Koong-se bereft. She dies of a broken heart.

The gods take pity on the pair and turn them into doves, allowing them to fly together forever.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Preowned, The plates in very good condition two of the bowls have small chip in the rim

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
China, Pottery

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Preowned, The plates in very good condition two of the bowls have small chip in the rim