{"title":"Old Country Roses","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOver 150 million pieces sold since 1962. The best-selling fine china pattern in the world. Those are not small numbers, and they don't happen by accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHarold Holdcroft designed Old Country Roses after thirty years as Royal Albert's art director. He knew exactly what he wanted. Richness and softness together. Deep red roses, warm peach blooms, blush pink buds, rich green foliage, and 22-carat gold at the rim on the classic Montrose shape. Full and generous and completely unapologetic about it. It sold immediately. It saved Royal Albert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis pattern is personal to us. It's the CEO's mother's china. The set she chose, the one that comes out for the occasions that matter. When a piece cracked, it didn't get thrown away. It became something else. That's the whole story, really.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA fragment of Old Country Roses carries every bit of that with it. The roses. The gold. The table it used to sit on. If you have a piece with a story behind it, you know where to find us. Or browse the collection and see if one of ours is ready to start a new chapter with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-country-rose-66","title":"Old Country Roses Teardrop, Small and Certain, Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA tight cluster of small roses fills the teardrop, crimson buds and a soft peach bloom tucked close together, green leaves winding between them. Nothing fully open here. Everything compact and contained, the pattern at its most delicate scale. A quieter version of a very well-known thing, and somehow more interesting for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in silver, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" silver chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842791338352,"sku":"OCR 66 S","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_66_S.jpg?v=1776109718"},{"product_id":"old-country-rose-19","title":"Old Country Roses Oval, The Warm One, Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA peach and orange rose takes up most of the frame, open and generous, its warm tones glowing against the white ground. A deeper crimson bloom edges in from the upper left, just enough to anchor it. The contrast between the cool silver frame and those warm amber tones is striking. Unexpected, and exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in silver, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" silver chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842809393520,"sku":"OCR 19 S","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_19_S.jpg?v=1776109673"},{"product_id":"old-country-rose-15","title":"Old Country Roses Rectangle, Before They Bloom, Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo buds, tight and pointed, one crimson and one blush pink, climb the centre of the rectangle with a stem and leaves between them. White ground shows on either side, giving the composition air. It's a gentler cut than most. Not the full bouquet, not the theatrical bloom. Just the moment just before, quiet and full of promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in silver, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" silver chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842809753968,"sku":"OCR 15 S now a keychain","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_15_S.jpg?v=1776109617"},{"product_id":"old-country-rose-17","title":"Old Country Roses Oval, All Roses, No Apologies, Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDeep crimson fills the frame. A full red rose at the centre, another pressing in from the lower left, a blush pink bloom at the upper edge. Green leaves barely visible between them. This cut kept almost nothing back. It's bold and unapologetic, the loudest thing Old Country Roses ever said, made small enough to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in silver, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" silver chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842809622896,"sku":"OCR 17 S","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_17_S.jpg?v=1776109562"},{"product_id":"old-country-rose-5","title":"Old Country Roses Oval, The Softer Side, Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA blush pink rose sits at the centre, open and gentle, with a deeper crimson bloom edging in from the right. Green leaves and a hint of the warm yellow ground fill the rest. It's a quieter cut than most Old Country Roses pieces. Less theatre, more tenderness. The oval frame gives it exactly the right amount of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in gold, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" gold chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842813620592,"sku":"OCR 5 G C Arthurs online","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_5_G.jpg?v=1776109525"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-53","title":"Old Country Roses Round, Two of a Kind, Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA peach and yellow rose sits at the bottom, full and open, with a deep crimson bloom pressing in from above. Green leaves fill the space between them, dark and rich. Two roses, side by side in a round frame, each one a different colour and somehow more itself for the contrast. The circle holds them perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in gold, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" gold chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53191620755824,"sku":"OCR 53 G redefined","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_53_G.jpg?v=1776109465"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-70","title":"Old Country Roses","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunched in 1962, Royal Albert's \u003cem\u003eOld Country Roses\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the world's most cherished and best-selling bone china patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com\/en-us\/royal-albert\/notebook\/notebook-editorials\/celebrating-60-years-of-old-country-roses?srsltid=AfmBOorsb2d7QKazoiWVKxBU-ZCuC2d-Rz_vwJlnDquuPIlumMPwi2fF\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.potteriesauctions.com\/news\/royal-albert-china-markings-guide\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com\/news-item\/royal-albert-old-country-roses\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was designed by the brand's Art Director, Harold Holdcroft, who based the pattern on the 1921 Royal Albert design 'King's Ransom' and drew additional inspiration from the vibrant blooms of an English cottage garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com\/en-us\/royal-albert\/notebook\/notebook-editorials\/celebrating-60-years-of-old-country-roses?srsltid=AfmBOorsb2d7QKazoiWVKxBU-ZCuC2d-Rz_vwJlnDquuPIlumMPwi2fF\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/royalalbertpatterns.com\/How%20to%20buy%20Old%20Country%20Roses%20by%20Royal%20AlbertMcCallum\/How%20to%20buy%20Old%20Country%20Roses%20by%20Royal%20Albert.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He developed it with a deliberate philosophy, aiming to incorporate \"richness of colour, softness of colour, good quality and a good value look\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com\/en-us\/royal-albert\/notebook\/notebook-editorials\/celebrating-60-years-of-old-country-roses?srsltid=AfmBOorsb2d7QKazoiWVKxBU-ZCuC2d-Rz_vwJlnDquuPIlumMPwi2fF\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This resulted in a pattern that combines lush deep red roses with the warmth of peach tea roses and the delicacy of bluish pink, all set against rich green foliage and highlighted by brilliant 22-carat gold stippling and gilded rims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com\/en-us\/royal-albert\/notebook\/notebook-editorials\/celebrating-60-years-of-old-country-roses?srsltid=AfmBOorsb2d7QKazoiWVKxBU-ZCuC2d-Rz_vwJlnDquuPIlumMPwi2fF\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/royalalbertpatterns.com\/How%20to%20buy%20Old%20Country%20Roses%20by%20Royal%20AlbertMcCallum\/How%20to%20buy%20Old%20Country%20Roses%20by%20Royal%20Albert.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The design is rendered on Royal Albert's elegant, traditional Montrose shape, known for its attractive scalloped edges and twisted, detailed handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com\/en-us\/royal-albert\/notebook\/notebook-editorials\/celebrating-60-years-of-old-country-roses?srsltid=AfmBOorsb2d7QKazoiWVKxBU-ZCuC2d-Rz_vwJlnDquuPIlumMPwi2fF\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern's commercial and cultural impact is monumental. With over 100 million pieces sold, and some sources citing over 150 million, it is often regarded as the best-selling dinnerware pattern of all time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.royalalbertpatterns.com\/series%20pages\/Old%20Country%20Roses.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.potteriesauctions.com\/news\/selling-royal-albert-old-country-roses-auction-guide\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sheffieldauctiongallery.com\/news-item\/royal-albert-old-country-roses\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its immediate success in the post-war era is credited with saving the Royal Albert brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.potteriesauctions.com\/news\/selling-royal-albert-old-country-roses-auction-guide\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A pendant crafted from a rescued fragment of \u003cem\u003eOld Country Roses\u003c\/em\u003e does more than showcase its iconic floral motif; it carries a legacy of artistic intention and immense cultural significance. It transforms a piece of this record-setting history into a wearable heirloom, preserving the English ceramic romance that has graced countless tables for over six decades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.potteriesauctions.com\/news\/selling-royal-albert-old-country-roses-auction-guide\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintage-and-antiques.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/collecting-royal-albert-old-country-roses-china-a-guide-for-enthusiasts?srsltid=AfmBOopydMxvQP0iD281R2ZFjqtjQmfujosiVyreVGlnpgBTI2Yn-h_j\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53234117640560,"sku":"OCR 70 G Olds","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/FullSizeRender_ab49f0ad-1141-4d86-88f9-2c7bfba9269d.jpg?v=1770929918"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-73","title":"Old Country Roses Teardrop, All Three There, Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll three roses in a single cut. A soft peach bloom at the upper left, a deep crimson at the lower right, and a blush pink tucked between them. Green leaves thread through the gaps. It's a busy little world inside that teardrop, and somehow it holds together perfectly. The full Old Country Roses story, miniaturised and worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in silver, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" silver chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53267417563504,"sku":"OCR 73 S","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_73_S.jpg?v=1775581631"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-74","title":"Old Country Roses Rectangle, The Yellow One, Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA peach and yellow rose fills the lower half of the rectangle, full and open, its warm tones almost glowing against the cream ground. Dark crimson blooms and green leaves press in from above, giving the composition weight and contrast. The rectangle frame suits it. Long and unhurried, like the rose itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in gold, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" gold chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53267564822896,"sku":"OCR 74 G","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR_74_G.jpg?v=1775576776"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-teardrop-the-peach-and-the-deep-gold","title":"Old Country Roses Teardrop, The Peach and the Deep, Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA full peach rose sits at the lower centre, open and warm, with a deep crimson bloom rising just behind it. Green leaves fill the space between them, grounding the composition. Two roses, one cool and dark, one soft and golden, and the tension between them is exactly what makes the cut work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in gold, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" gold chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562282803568,"sku":"OCR 76 G Olds","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR76.jpg?v=1775870951"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-oval-just-before-they-open-gold","title":"Old Country Roses Oval, Just Before They Open, Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo crimson buds, tight and pointed, sit at the centre of the oval, one above the other. A deeper red bloom anchors the lower half. The roses here are not yet open, not quite arrived, and there is something quietly compelling about catching them at that moment. Green leaves curl around them, and the cream ground shows through, giving the whole composition room to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in gold, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" gold chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562282869104,"sku":"OCR 77 G","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR77.jpg?v=1775871189"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-teardrop-warm-against-cool-silver","title":"Old Country Roses Teardrop, Warm Against Cool, Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA full peach rose dominates the lower half of the teardrop, its warm golden tones filling the frame. A deep crimson bloom rises behind it, and green leaves reach across the upper portion, pressing toward the point. The warmth of the roses against the cool silver frame is unexpected. It works beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in silver, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. Comes with an 18\" silver chain. $44 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art By Studio L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562284179824,"sku":"OCR 78 S","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4956\/9648\/files\/OCR78.jpg?v=1775871361"},{"product_id":"old-country-roses-teardrop-it-knows-what-it-is-silver","title":"Old Country Roses Teardrop, It Knows What It Is, Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe backstamp. The full Royal Albert Old Country Roses mark, curved script and all, with a small cluster of roses printed above it, crimson and peach, exactly as they appear on the front. Most pendants show you the pattern. This one shows you the provenance. \"Royal Albert. Bone China. England.\" Right there, worn at the throat. For the collector who knows exactly what they're looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSet in a hypoallergenic aluminum frame finished in silver, with a hand-formed wire bale at the top. 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