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Garry
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This is an oval serving dish made by Bishop & Stonier - England. The words in the crest are "Imperial Semi Porcelain" or "Imperial Gem Porcelain". It has a pink mottled edge with floral designs (carnation-like petals) and the rest is an ivory colour. Very fancy handles & design. We received this dish for a wedding gift in 1983, and were told it was possibly 46 years old at the time. Judging from the insignia on the bottom the date could possibly be from 1891 - 1933. Would anyone know what this pattern is called & the exact year it was made?
China and DinnerwareThe art of making decorated porcelain ware originated in China more than 1,…