{"product_id":"vintage-aynsley-wild-tudor-crocus-cake-plate-fine-bone-china-floral-serving-dish","title":"Vintage Aynsley Wild Tudor Crocus Cake Plate, Fine Bone China Floral Serving Dish","description":"A beautiful vintage Aynsley Crocus Shape Cake Plate in the discontinued Wild Tudor pattern, made in England from fine bone china.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe specialist-catalogued description for this particular form is a Crocus Shape Cake Plate. It has a large round profile with no raised tableware rim, a gently wavy scalloped edge and subtle embossed lines radiating across the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plate is decorated with an abundant central arrangement of colourful English garden and wild flowers. Coordinating floral garlands are positioned around the outer section, creating an attractive design that can be appreciated whether the plate is used for serving or displayed decoratively.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Tudor design includes pansies, rosebuds, pinks, thistle-like flowers, blue blossoms and delicate green foliage in shades of pink, red, lilac, blue, yellow and green.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA fine gold-coloured line follows the scalloped outer edge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside carries the blue Aynsley crown backstamp reading “Est. 1775, Aynsley, Wild Tudor, Fine Bone China, Made in England.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wild Tudor pattern was produced from approximately 1991 to 2001. This example therefore dates from the 1990s or around the turn of the millennium and is approximately 25–35 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plate would be ideal for serving cakes, pastries, sandwiches, biscuits or desserts during afternoon tea. It could also be used as a decorative table centrepiece or displayed upright on a plate stand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts large size, Crocus moulded shape and detailed floral arrangement make it an appealing addition to an Aynsley Wild Tudor collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Aynsley\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Wild Tudor\u003cbr\u003e\nExact specialist or catalogued description: Crocus Shape Cake Plate\u003cbr\u003e\nAlternative useful description: Large floral serving plate, cake platter, dessert plate or afternoon tea plate\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Large cake and serving plate\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern production period: Approximately 1991–2001\u003cbr\u003e\nEstimated era of the individual piece: 1990s to approximately 2001\u003cbr\u003e\nExact date: Not known\u003cbr\u003e\nShape: Large round Crocus shape with a wavy scalloped edge\u003cbr\u003e\nRim style: No raised dinnerware rim\u003cbr\u003e\nSurface detail: Subtle embossed and radiating moulded lines\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Central multicoloured English garden and wildflower arrangement\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional decoration: Coordinating floral garlands around the outer section\u003cbr\u003e\nFloral details: Pansies, rosebuds, pinks, thistle-like flowers and small blue blossoms\u003cbr\u003e\nColours: Pink, red, lilac, blue, yellow and green on a white ground\u003cbr\u003e\nGold or other trim: Fine gold-coloured edging around the scalloped rim\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstamp: Blue Aynsley crown backstamp reading “Wild Tudor, Fine Bone China, Made in England”\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal sticker or foil label: None visible\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate diameter: 10¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate width: 10¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate depth from front to back: 10¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate height: ¾–1 inch\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: Broad circular foot ring; not separately measured\u003cbr\u003e\nSuggested uses: Cake plate, sandwich plate, pastry platter, dessert server, afternoon tea display, table centrepiece or decorative plate-stand display\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or repairs can be seen in the supplied photographs. No pronounced crazing, heavy staining or significant damage is visible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe floral decoration remains colourful and clear. The gold-coloured edging appears generally bright, with slight age-related rubbing or unevenness visible in places.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLight surface and serving marks are visible across the glazed surface. Minor shelf wear and light discolouration can also be seen around the underside foot ring.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Aynsley China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more Aynsley Cottage Garden, Pembroke and other vintage fine china available in my shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease browse my other Aynsley pieces here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nhttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/VintageByThomas?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u0026amp;section_id=18989900\u0026amp;page=4#items\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Shipping]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item will be shipped with a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be securely packed and will be shipped within the estimated delivery date. 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