Vintage James Kent 10” Chintz DinnerChina Plate In “Rosalynde,” Longton,England

Description: Add a touch of vintage elegance to your table setting with this beautiful James Kent 10" chintz china plate. Made in England in the early 20th century, this original plate features a lovely floral transferware pattern called “Rosalynde.” It has scalloped edges and hand applied gold gilding. The plate has a glossy finish. Crafted from high-quality porcelain, it measures 10" in diameter and has a printed backstamp. The backstamp “Longton “ then “Made in England” indicates that the dinnerware was produced in Longton, a town in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, known for its pottery industry. Please refer to the photos. In researching this piece, I learned Longton has been home to several renowned pottery manufacturers, and the inclusion of “Made in England” signifies that the item was produced after the U.S. McKinley Tariff Act of 1891, which required imported goods to be marked with their country of origin. This mark helps identify the origin and authenticity of the pottery piece. This particular plate was likely made with a softer porcelain, which may be more difficult for the artisan to manage. In these cases, you’ll often see little scuff marks where the unfinished plate sat on a tripod awaiting its transferware pattern and hand gilding, then fired. This piece is no exception. Beyond the usual crazing one sees in a plate of this age, I find no chips or cracks. The gilding is somewhat worn in spots, also consistent with age. The colors are remarkably bright. I would encourage anyone to add this to your collection of chintz china and enjoy its timeless beauty for decades to come. Thank you for stopping to look.

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Saint Johns, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-24T16:49:16.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.34 USD