Elegance needs no introduction. This is a beautiful teacup and saucer with gentle scallops that is perfect for the happy moments in your life. The cabbage rose is stunning. This is an English teacup with a French flower design.
Many people get confused about this teacup and saucer because it has "MME HENRI GUILLOT" printed on both pieces. That is actually the name of a rose variety. It is not an artist's signature which would have been added in script, not printed in capital letters. In French, Mme. stands for Mrs.
The rose 'Madame Henri Guillot' was introduced in France by Henri Guillot in 1937. It was bred by Charles Mallerin in France before 1935. The rose is named after Jeanne Germaine Pailler, the wife of Henri Joseph Guillot, the famous French artist (1895 - 1982)
Queen Anne Bone China produced this lovely floral teacup. They were the upscale division of Shore and Coggins on High Street and Edensor Works in Longton, England, one of the Staffordshire Potteries since 1911. The backstamp on this cup and saucer was issued in 1950.