Identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
Identification is confirmed with near certainty by the clear, legible factory mark on the underside of the saucer. The mark explicitly states the maker (Spode), material (Bone China), pattern name (Golden Bracelet), and pattern number (Y6730).
Story
Spode is a highly regarded historic English pottery manufacturer, founded in 1770 by Josiah Spode, and is credited with perfecting the formula for fine bone china. The 'Golden Bracelet' pattern (Y6730) is a mid-century revival of an archival design originally created by the factory in 1887, reflecting a Neoclassical aesthetic with its Greek key motif. The secondary market for mid-20th-century English formal bone china is currently soft, with a generational shift away from formal dining sets.
Maker / Origin
Spode
Condition & Value
Based on the provided information, the cup and saucer appear to be in good condition with the pattern and factory marks clearly visible. However, vintage teaware is highly susceptible to subtle condition issues such as hidden hairline cracks, crazing, or rubbing to the gold gilt trim, which cannot be fully ruled out without closer inspection or explicit seller confirmation. The photos show the set in very good vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing. There appears to be minor surface dust and light shelf wear on the underside of the saucer.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
The secondary market for mid-20th-century English formal bone china is currently soft, with a generational shift away from formal dining sets. However, there remains a steady, albeit niche, demand for individual replacement pieces. Buyers are typically individuals looking to replace broken items from inherited sets rather than purchasing new complete services. Consequently, single cups and saucers often sell faster and at a higher per-piece premium than full sets.
▲ Clear, legible factory mark confirms the exact maker and pattern (Y6730).
▲ Single replacement pieces often command a higher per-unit price than bulk sets.
▲ Classic Neoclassical Greek key design in gold gilt maintains traditional appeal.
▼ Unverified condition regarding hidden hairlines or subtle gold wear could reduce value if present.
▼ Generally soft market demand for vintage formal teaware limits overall upside.
Best Venue
An optimistic list price of $35-$40 is appropriate if the condition is pristine, but expect a faster sale if priced closer to $20-$25. Ensure the listing includes clear, well-lit close-ups of the gold trim to reassure buyers of its condition.
Upside Potential
If the set is confirmed to be in pristine, unused condition (New Old Stock) with absolutely no wear or rubbing to the gold trim, it can confidently be priced at the high end of the range ($40) as a premium replacement piece.
Also found — market-range context
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.