Description
This charming set of five vintage sandwich plates blends classic elegance with timeless rural English charm. Each plate is delicately decorated with an intricate blue floral and lattice motif that dances around the scalloped rim, leaving a clean cream centre perfect for serving sandwiches, cake slices, or small savouries. The edge is finished with hand-painted gold trim, gently worn in places, hinting at decades of gentle use and giving these pieces an authentic, time-softened feel.
Produced by Blairs China, an English pottery noted for its refined decorative ware, these plates reflect the distinctive mid-century approach to tableware, balancing practicality with ornamental appeal. The pattern features a dynamic combination of delicately stylised chrysanthemums, curling foliage, and trellis-like latticework, reminiscent of Victorian and Edwardian transferware.
Each plate is subtly ridged with a radiating shell-like pattern, creating texture and visual depth that enhances both form and function. The glaze bears faint crazing consistent with age, lending a beautifully weathered patina without compromising usability.
This is an ideal set for collectors of English ceramics, lovers of blue-and-white ware, or anyone looking to add charm to teatime or informal gatherings. Their gentle asymmetry and hand-finished details also make them a perfect complement to a mismatched vintage tableware set.
Set includes:
– 5 small sandwich or tea plates
– 15 cm across
– Maker: Blairs & Co. China, England
– Pattern: Blue floral and trellis motif with gold-painted rims
– Condition: Good vintage condition with minor wear to the gilt, light crazing, and minor imperfections consistent with age
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