Treasure Tuesday's Fabulous Thrift Shop Find.
Just when I thought I wouldn't find anything for this today's treasure I spotted these English, Royal Worcester dinner and salad/dessert plates on a lower shelf at Goodwill. It's unusual to find full sets of 12, since people usually break a plate or two one the years.
The dinner plates were $9.99 for the set of 12, and the salad plates were $5.99.
A quick internet search showed the pattern (Ferncroft) is discontinued. Standard price at multiple sources is dinner plates, $33.99, and salad $8.99. $516 worth of fine English china for $16. Similar Royal Worcester plates new sell for $100 to $150 each, yes, EACH. Retail would be over $2,400.
I'll probably keep the china to mix with other sets I have, or sell it. I quite like the neoclassical design with the fern and swag pattern.
it's handy to have things like this in stock to give to friends who appreciate vintage items. Would be quite a nice gift, and they'd never suspect you only paid $16. Tip: When giving vintage items as gifts make sure the wrapping is beautiful so it doesn't have the "second-hand" look. If your wrapping is as terrible as mine have it professionally wrapped. Include a note with some history of the maker or designer. You can usually find maker history on the internet.
The dinner plates were $9.99 for the set of 12, and the salad plates were $5.99.
A quick internet search showed the pattern (Ferncroft) is discontinued. Standard price at multiple sources is dinner plates, $33.99, and salad $8.99. $516 worth of fine English china for $16. Similar Royal Worcester plates new sell for $100 to $150 each, yes, EACH. Retail would be over $2,400.
I'll probably keep the china to mix with other sets I have, or sell it. I quite like the neoclassical design with the fern and swag pattern.
it's handy to have things like this in stock to give to friends who appreciate vintage items. Would be quite a nice gift, and they'd never suspect you only paid $16. Tip: When giving vintage items as gifts make sure the wrapping is beautiful so it doesn't have the "second-hand" look. If your wrapping is as terrible as mine have it professionally wrapped. Include a note with some history of the maker or designer. You can usually find maker history on the internet.
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