Queens "Hookers Fruit"

Queens Hookers Fruit is a popular fruit themed tableware pattern produced by Queens, based on botanical illustrations by the English artist William Hooker. The design features finely detailed studies of fruit, typically framed by a simple border, creating a classic and timeless look.

One of the defining features of the range is that individual pieces were produced with different fruit designs. For example, dinner plates, bowls, cups and mugs may each feature apples, pears, peaches, plums or cherries, rather than a single repeating pattern across the whole set.

This approach gives the collection a varied and slightly eclectic feel, with sets often made up of a mixture of fruit designs. While the overall style remains consistent, no two place settings are necessarily identical, which adds to the charm of the pattern.

The range was produced across a wide variety of tableware and serving pieces, including plates, bowls, cups, teapots and jugs, allowing for both everyday use and more decorative display.

As a now discontinued design, Queens Hookers Fruit is sought after by those looking to complete or extend an existing collection. Availability can vary depending on both the piece and the specific fruit design, as supply is dependent on what becomes available in the pre-loved market.

When building or extending a set, it is worth noting that variation between fruit designs is a natural and intended part of the range, giving each collection its own unique character.