12 Mintons Gilt Floral Porcelain Luncheon Plates - Orange Border Patt H4704 rouge with detailed clusters of grapes

with detailed clusters of grapes decorating the handle

or 1843-1853

The zig-zag line is the mark where the assay office took a sample of silver in order to test its purity

The piece has a ruffled or undulating rim and is finely cut with hobstars and latticework/diamond patterns

rutilated tourmalated quartz

12 Mintons Gilt Floral Porcelain Luncheon Plates - Orange Border Patt H4704 rouge with detailed clusters of grapesPresented is a fine set of 12 porcelain luncheon plates made by Mintons, one of the worlds finest quality china makers. The plates are adorned with beautiful gilt work, bouquets and sprigs of English flowers, and a lovely orange rim. The plates were made between 1912 1940. Each plate is marked on the underside under the glaze with Mintons England for the maker and The Loring Andrews Company, Cincinnati for the retailer. Many of the plates are also