Crown Ducal Florentine Embossed Cream Plate, A.G. Richardson & Co England 1934

Crown Ducal Florentine Embossed Cream Porcelain Plate, a line of China porcelain produced by A.G. Richardson & Co., Ltd. England 1934. The Florentine pattern features a cream background w Florentine embossments overlaid with transfer ware in blue, orange, purple, and green. The fruit & floral patterns are lush, vibrant, exquisitely detailed, and accented with decorative gold banding. The transfer-printed designs featuring fruits and flowers, as seen on the plate's border & central motif. This high-quality ceramic material is referred to as creamware, & includes gold trim accents. Crown Ducal was established in 1915, and the Florentine pattern, known for its striking designs, was introduced around 1920. This plate with its backstamp, likely dates to the 1930s, making it an early version of the pattern. The company was later absorbed by Wedgwood in 1974. Measures: 10.5”W x 3/4”T Weight: 1.2 lbs.