Opulent Raised Gold Enamel Antique Minton Dinner Plates 12pc Belle Epoch, Gold on Cobalt
Full elegant set of 12 antique Minton hand decorated and raised gold porcelain plates - Belle Epoch (c.1883-1923 at latest. The company operated in this form 1871-1923. A bit of history: In 1871, A. G. Burley & Co. (established 1838) became Burley & Tyrrell, importers of glassware and china; the retail business was sold to a nephew in 1883, calling itself Burley & Co. (advertised below in 1902). The companies existed side by side until 1907, when they were rejoined; ceramic bases with makers’ marks from Burley & Tyrrell and from Burley & Co. were found at the Charnley-Persky House (See below). The company was sod to Albert Pick & Co. in 1923. This set is comprised of 12, a full set, and in very good to excellent form. Measurement: 10 1/8" diameters. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, it's rare to find a full set of antique plates from this era, and to find them barely used, showing no cracks or chips is truly rare. A fine heavy gold rim and ra