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I have about seven plates like this one. Someone told me it was around 300 years old. I have no ideo how old or what kind of plate it is. I have seen old ones that look like this type. On the other side of the plate is a chinese marking. I was hoping that someone out there could help. Thanks. Richard
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Thanks, but what do you mean SHOW THAT.
What do you mean Bonham's, I don't know who thay are. The plates I got was from an 90 something lady. She said they came around the turn pike. I think that means befor the panama canal. Thanks for the comment. Richard
Thanks alot, I will do that. Thanks, Richard
Thanks again. Out of the seven plates that I have I will photo the best marking, and maybe post it in the show and tell.
I think these are Japanese porcelain plates, part of a set made for export after 1900. You will find multiples examples on Ebay with the same mark.