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This is an extraordinary set of 12 heavy gold-encrusted dinner plates made by the Hutschenreuther LHS factory of Selb-Bavaria, Germany. The printed green backstamp on the backs of the plates dates this set to the mid-20th century, likely the 1950s.
I could not find this exact pattern either on or on Replacements Ltd., but the gold encrusted decoration covers the outer half of the plate, with a floral/ scrolled design. There are two cobalt blue bands around the outer edge on top of the gold, and the floor is a pure white circle. Even the back foot is painted gold, which is an uncommon feature, so this was a very high-end set.
The plates measure about 10 3/4" in diameter. They are all in excellent condition with no chips or cracks, and I don't see much utensil scratching, either, so they may have been used for display only. There is an occasional small scratch, scuff or dot of wear to the gold from storage and handling, but nothing that you would notice on display or in a table setting.
This is a large heavy set which I will probably ship in 2 different boxes for safety and cost purposes, which is why the shipping charge is incorporated into the price; so I can decide how to handle based on the buyer's location. This set came from a magnificent estate on the Gold Coast of Long Island, and it will not disappoint any collector who loves exquisite old tableware!
