Royal Albert Lady Hamilton is the star of any table.
Emma, Lady Hamilton, was a notorious figure in 18th-century England, and her namesake pattern from Royal Albert, Lady Hamilton, introduced in 1939, reflects the elegant style of this bold adventuress. Famous both as the mistress of Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson, the hero of the Battle of Trafalgar, and the artistic muse of English painter George Romney, Lady Hamilton influenced fashion in dress, home décor, and even dinner party menus in England during the Regency period.
Pairing Lady Hamilton with a simple basket-weave dinner plate, such as Gien Pont aux Choux, emphasizes the country prettiness of this classic English design. Linen place mats and striped napkins enhance the rustic charm.
Lady Hamilton sets a very traditional table with its elegant lines and bold colors. The classic shape of the teapot and the pretty sugar and creamer make beautiful additions to any tea table.
For a formal occasion, a Bernardaud Voyage dinner plate, with its wide gold rim, serves as the perfect backdrop for a Lady Hamilton salad plate. Gold accents, such as a vase filled with red roses and the Yamazaki Byzantine Gold flatware, add to the drama.
From TeaTime January/February 2017
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