Royal Grafton China/Blue Willow Cake Plate/A.B.Jones/9”/Antique/EUC/England

This exquisite antique square handled cake plate features the classic "Blue Willow" pattern. It has the manufacturer stamp on the bottom by A. B. Jones & Sons, also known as Grafton China. Made in England Approximate measurements: 9” x 8.5” This plate is in excellent condition. It has few to no signs of wear, which is very difficult to find in a plate this age. There is some very minor crazing that can be found if you examine very carefully. Two pictures show minor manufacturing flaws where it is a bit raised. The gold gilding is in excellent condition. I have tried to take lots of close-up pictures to show how well this has been cared for. Additional Information about the pattern: Pattern: The plate features the popular "Blue Willow" transferware pattern, which depicts an idealized Chinese landscape with pagodas, bridges, boats, and birds, often with a distinctive border design. Vintage Era: Items like this plate, particularly those marked "Grafton China" and featuring the Blue Willow pattern, are often dated to the early 20th century, with some pieces specifically noted as being from around 1900-1913 or later in the 1920s-30s. Features: The plate in the image exhibits typical features of A. B. Jones & Sons' Blue Willow ware, including the bright blue transferware, the detailed scene, and often a gold trim around the rim and handles, as visible in the image.