BOOTHS England Real Old Willow GOLD SALAD Luncheon Plate Silicone China

Description: This very rare antique Luncheon/Salad Plate is made by Booths in real Old Willow pattern.The Willow pattern is a distinctive and elaborate chinoiserie pattern used on ceramic kitchen/housewares. It became popular at the end of the 18th century in England when, in its standard form, it was developed by English ceramic artists combining and adapting motifs inspired by fashionable hand-painted blue-and-white wares imported from China.The plate is properly marked with Booths Silicone China back stamp. The plate is 8 1/4" in diameter The plate is in good used vintage condition with no cracks. It could have some minimal has crazing, if any. There is some wear on the gold - please refer to the pictures or ask questions. Actual color may differ from the photo due to lighting conditions Just imagine your special table set with these beautiful pieces. A party makes an elegant statement when set with antique porcelain. Long ago, in the days when China was ruled by emperors, a Chinese mandarin, Tso Ling, lived in the magnificent pagoda under the branches of the apple tree on the right of the bridge, over which droops the famous willow tree, and in front of which is seen the graceful lines of the fence. Tso Ling was the father of a beautiful girl, Kwang-se, who was the promised bride of an old but wealthy merchant. The girl, however, fell in love with Chang, her father's clerk. The lovers eloped across the sea to the cottage on the island. The mandarin pursued and caught the lovers and was about to have them killed when the gods transformed them into a pair of turtle doves. These are the doves seen gazing into each other's eyes at the top of the design on the plates.Blue Willow China, in its present form originated in the United Kingdom (England) in 1790 by Thomas Turner at Caughley Pottery Works in Shropshire.A lengthy and old Staffordshire poem of the pattern concludes with the verse:"In the oft quoted plate two birds are perceived,High in the heaven above:These are the spirits of Chang and Kwang-se,A twin pair of ever in love". Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favourites list!SHIPPING: Canada post. Shipping costs include shipping plus cost of packaging and insurance. We will combine purchases to save on shipping cost. We are pleased to offer Worldwide Shipping. Overseas Customers: Please contact us for a Shipping Quote Prior to Bidding. We will not cancel a transaction because of the shipping cost. Please be aware that I am using a local carrier. The package appears in USPS, UPS or Canada Post for the last part of the shipment. To see more precisely the progress of your shipment, you have to google 'tracking ChitChat' and put the tracking number I provided International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We will open an unpaid case after four days INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ONLY - if GROUND SHIPPING is your chosen option the delivery can take up to 10 weeks for Russia, Australia or Asia. !!! The item is sold as it is. Please review or contact us prior to bidding/buying !!!

Price: 25 CAD

Location: Ontario

End Time: 2025-02-03T19:31:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13.17 CAD