We are very pleased to present this gorgeous pair of antique & vintage hand painted porcelain Nippon & Hutschenreuther handled cake plates. Our Nippon example features a splendid Prunus & gilded Chrysanthemum medallion theme, with exceptional gilt beading. The base carries the pre-1921 Scarce red & green square Crown Nippon mark (Van Patten #10). Our Hutschenreuther features a lovely pink Tea Rose theme over a soft Turquoise ground. The base carries the oval Selb Bavaria lion mark, (Marke der Kunstabteilung Grun) used between 1938 and 1955. The Nippon measures 10.75 x 9.625 x 1.25" high, and the Hutschenreuther sits 10.25 x 9.25 x 1.25". The lot total weight is 2# 4 oz. Research consulted: The vast majority of comparison data including marks, forms, sizing, hand painted decoration, and pricing comes from the classic compilation, The Collectors Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain (Series 1 to 7), and Van Pattens ABCs of Collecting Nippon Porcelain, by Joan Van Patten 1979 to 2005, along with The Wonderful World of Nippon Porcelain 1891 - 1921 / by Kathy Wojciechowski *** Total weight: 2# 4oz

Nippon Excellent condition. Hutschenreuther VG condition - 1 gilt re-paintable handle chip