What is Aynsley Pembroke, and why do collectors like it?

Pembroke is a popular Aynsley line that often appears in resale markets, gift collections, and mixed lots. It is often grouped with other well-known Aynsley patterns in auction descriptions, indicating its wide distribution and continued collector interest. Buyers love Pembroke for two practical reasons, first, the pattern is recognizable, and second, the substitutes are often found, allowing a collection to be built up over time. Collectors often choose identical trios and then add serving pieces and decorative shapes such as bud vases or lidded jars. If you are buying Pembroke, pay attention to the consistency of the rim colour and thickness of the gold, as there are slight manufacturing variations in large runs. If you are combining a set, check the shape names or measure the diameter, as the same pattern can appear on items of different shapes.