There are 6 plates and 1 serving dish, is apparently a set for eating fish, they are all white, with a latticed edge, each has a different pattern, appro 3 items a plate, includes, lobsters, shells, butterflies, flowing grasses, elegant looking flowers, each image is seperate on the plates and of reasonable size from 2inch -3inch the serving dish is the same, with latticed edges, on the back of each item, is a diamond shape at the top with in the 4 corners of the diamond shape are letters and numbers, starting from top in a clockwise order they are, 18, C, W, 6. in the middle of the diamond is Rd. there is what looks like a Swallow,under the diamond, to the left, on the right is a daisy like flower and a small butterfly.Just underneath that, written on a sort of swirly ribbon design,is. WS Coleman Inv s-Pel, and a little under that is MINTON & Co Manuf. There is a red 1 with a small dot each side of, the 1 is at 1 oclock as you look at the marks on the back
Category
China
Medium
China
Distinguishing marks
Minton & Co maybe made for private customer :: WS Coleman
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1882-1883
Size and dimensions of this item
7inch for plates and 7inch for serving dish dish
Weight
dont know, normal weight for that size plate
Long Description
History
Inherited from an Aunt, they came with house and contents, she bought the house from 2 sisters, who were heiresses to the whitworth company
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited the set
For Sale?
No