I absolutely love the vintage dining wares from Royal Albert and I always wanted to buy their teacups with saucer for my tea parties. However, saucers are a bit inconvenient in the 21st century and not everyone will appreciate it unlike the old days. So without compromising the vintage look, I opted for Royal Albert's fine bone China mugs instead. I just started collecting here and then the mugs and I don't regret a single purchase. I love their classic designs and my entourage appreciate tea better with them. You can't wash them in the dishwasher but I don't mind that much since it will keep its shape longer. If you're a fan of high tea and vintage cups, I highly recommend checking out their collection. They recently have a Miranda Kerr collection with peonies and butterflies which has a more modern vibe compare to their classic collection.