Vintage Aynsley Orchard 24K Gold English Decorative Bone China Plate
CONDITION: Excellent. No chips, no cracks, no scratches, no discoloration, and no grazing.
DESCRIPTION:
This Aynsley English bone china plate is at its the finest!
It features a fruit still scene at the center as a hand painted embellishment created by the company’s artist Doris Jones. It depicts 16 white shaped drops, originating from its center, and a broad, 26K gold acid etched decorative pattern.
The plate's underside as an ID authentication mark; "Aynsley England English Bone China 28." There is also a handwritten initial D. identifying Ansley’s artist Doris Jones and number 115, at the bottom of the plate.
Doris Jones was active at the company between 1938 and 1969.
The plate is furnished with a two-fork black wooden plate holder.
The company has a long history. The Aynsley China company, a British manufacturer of fine bone china, was founded in 1775 by John Aynsley in Longton, Staffordshire, England. For over two centuries, Aynsley was known for its exquisite tableware, giftware, and commemorative items. While originally based in England, the company was acquired by the Belleek Pottery Group in 1997 and production eventually moved overseas.
The Ansley crafted pieces from high-quality bone china, known for its delicate translucency, strength, and durability. The intricate hand-painted floral motifs, gilded edges, and timeless patterns make Aynsley china highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Approx. MEASUREMENTS:
Diameter: 10 ½”
Height to the brim: ¾”
PERSONAL NOTE:
For my collection, I purchased this plate from an antique dealer in 1980 in England. Now I have retired and am downsizing.