Astbury Black Teacup & Saucer Peony The plate has been sold, so this is for the cup & saucer only. Astbury is a special place where Josiah Wedgwood, the founder of Wedgwood, married Sarah in 1764. "Astbury Black," named after that place, is Wedgwood's highest-grade pattern, using luxurious gold (22K) and completed through eight firings. The three-dimensional pattern, carefully scattered by the hands of artisans, the brilliance of raised gold, and the robust finish of fine bone china are truly worthy of being called a family treasure, to be passed down and cherished for generations to children and grandchildren. *From the Wedgwood page. I believe it is in beautiful condition as shown in the photos, but I have included as many photos as possible, so please make your judgment based on them. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are overly concerned, as this is a home-stored item. If you would like to see additional photos due to unclear images, I will be happy to provide them, so please contact me. Returns are not accepted. This is a very expensive item, so please understand the above before purchasing. I am also listing other items from the Astbury series, so please take a look if you like.