A SET OF TWELVE VINTAGE DOROTHY THORPE PARCEL GILT GREEN GROUND DESSERT PLATES, GILT MAKER'S MARKS, 20TH CENTURY, each of circular form and centering gilt lined spread winged butterflies with white enamel highlights, amidst scattered flowers on an unglazed matte green ground, within a gilt line rim and reversing to a glazed white underside enclosing overglaze gilt, "DorothyC.Thorpe / DTC / California." Diameter: 7 5/8"

Good condition, a few have miniscule nick on rim and minor wear in central area, some minor wear of gilding throughout., otherwise good shape. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."