1930s Vintage Hawkes 'China Aster' Pattern Crystal Plates- Set of 13

Description

Magnificently hand wheel-cut 13 matching plates, having depictions of 'China Aster' chrysanthemum and deep-cut foliate swirls with additional wispy smaller … more Magnificently hand wheel-cut 13 matching plates, having depictions of 'China Aster' chrysanthemum and deep-cut foliate swirls with additional wispy smaller feathery branches, further enriched with more floral motif to the centre. This is a rare pattern made for the luxury market as these were crafted by very skilled top level cutters who executed the challenging design. Marked with the Hawkes trademark to base. The company has been in business since the late 1800s, founded by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes. Era made: 1930s - 1940s less