This Thomas China Trend Espresso Coffee Cup and saucer with distinctive fine grooved lines will make the perfect addition to your china collection. First Introduced in 1981, Thomas Trend is as relevant today in design terms as it was when the London based Queensberry Hunt Partnership Design Studio first created the design. Made in the Thomas Factory in Germany the simple classic stylish shape will never tire. The High Fired White Porcelain Body has White Multi Concentric Circles which gives a relief as distinct from the equally good selling Thomas Medaillon Plain White pattern. The concentric circles and lines create a fine textured finish and modern, stylish classy look. In pattern design it is the same as theThomas Loftrange, also designed by Queensberry Hunt in 2001, however the ranges differ in the shape of the pieces - the Trend range has a more pronounced rim and is more angular. Trend is robust and practical for everyday use : Dishwasher safe, Microwave oven safe and with care can be warmed in the Oven. Trend can easily be dressed and accessorized for more formal dining too. Here is too many more years of production. I would not bet against it.