Concentric rings of busy Chinese style decoration, separated by a more solid band in cobal...

Concentric rings of busy Chinese style decoration, separated by a more solid band in cobalt and Chinese red, constitute the primary decoration of these stone china dessert dishes. Other enamel colors featured are a lighter blue and ochre. While abstracted almost to the point of geometry, the motifs find their origin in the floral realm. Fine gilded lines accent the scalloped and shell edged border, which is firther highlighted by pairs of tear-shaped piercings at three points.

While Masons dessert services often feature elaborately shaped plates, this particular for...

While Masons dessert services often feature elaborately shaped plates, this particular form with its reticulated accents is rather uncommon.