Posted 9 years ago
FilmBear
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These plates were recently given to me as a Christmas present from my mother-in-law and we believe they belonged to my husband's Grandmother. I actually have a question about the paints used on the surface, as I know very little about China...since I usually eat off of boring Ikea plates. Doing a cursory internet search, I believe the Adderly crown mark means these were manufactured at the Adderley factory in Longton, England btwn 1912-1926. There are 12 dessert plates in excellent condition around 9" in diameter. I am quite taken with their unusual pattern, which includes a golden spiderweb against a cobalt blue background. There is a tiny gold signature "P. Clay." And on the back of each plate, in gold, are the numbers 10803. Since I haven't been able to find images of any plates like these, with such lovely texture, I am hesitant to use them. Mainly, are the paints from this era still considered safe? Can I place warm desserts or acidic food items on them? Forgive my ignorance, but I am in love with them and hope to start using them once I know how to do so safely! If any of you have info about the paint technique as well as any info about similar Adderley plates from this era, I'd be very interested in hearing it.
I would think the greater risk lies in wearing away the delicate gold webbing, particularly with the use of knife, fork or spoon.
Greetings! I have this plate also from my grandmother. I would only hand wash them. Recently, mine was broken. Do or your husband happen to now where there originally came from? I have looked over the internet for replacements.