Antique (1912-1925) Phoenix China, Thomas Forester & Sons Ltd., Longton, Fine Porcelain Tea Trio – Pattern 5136 Tableware G&E Rodd Pty Ltd

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aside from which it is in very good condition

The origins of the business date back to 1796

Aside from this they are both in very good condition

This item is a beautiful Queen Anne tea plate decorated with pink and purple-blue roses and combination of dark green leaves and lighter green feathery leaves

Antique (1912-1925) Phoenix China, Thomas Forester & Sons Ltd., Longton, Fine Porcelain Tea Trio – Pattern 5136 Tableware G&E Rodd Pty LtdThomas Forester started the business in 1877 at a small works in High Street, Longton and soon took additional premises to expand in Church Street. Later he demolished the factory at Church Street and built the Phoenix Works, completed in 1879. In 1883 his sons Victor and Herbert became his partners and the company became a Ltd. in 1891. The business closed permanently in 1959. Collectors generally refer to the fine porcelain items manufactured under