18/19th Century Staffordshire Hand-Painted Porcelain Flower Plates- Set of 4

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A set of 4 very finely hand painted early English porcelain plates
Extremely well drawn floral sprays decoration using a … Read more A set of 4 very finely hand painted early English porcelain plates
Extremely well drawn floral sprays decoration using a reach palette of vividly colored enamels
Although similar, every plate has its own floral groups, none are completely alike
Roses, peonies, tulips, daises, sweet peas, cornflowers etc.
The borders are embossed
All are unmarked, which is common for most of the early English porcelain
One bears a little circular stamp, looking as a star. A similar marking could be find on some early Derby pieces
The style of the flowers is similar to early Derby, Chelsea or Spode porcelain pieces
Circa late 18th/early 19th century, Staffordshire
All original and unique
Measurements: Approx. 10" diameter (across) each
Weighs about 5 lbs. 4 oz. altogether
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. One has 2 stable hairlines in the center and at the rim, another just a minute firing irregularity at the edge, hard to notice and at the underside only. All show minor ware on the enamel, altogether commensurate with age and use. No restorations at all, whatsoever! See less