Lot #35: Antique Royal Albert Crown China Imari-Style Handled Cake Serving Plate (c. 1927–1935)

Antique Royal Albert Crown China Imari-Style Handled Cake Serving Plate (c. 1927–1935) Up for auction is a beautiful, highly collectible antique English porcelain cake/sandwich serving plate manufactured by Thomas C. Wild & Sons at the Crown China Works in Longton, Staffordshire, England. Decorated in the vibrant and timeless Japanese-inspired Imari style, this piece features an elegant, square-molded profile with gently scalloped edges and twin integrated handles. The ornate border showcases an exquisite palette of underglaze cobalt blue panels, hand-painted rust iron-red floral bouquets, intricate gold filigree, and delicate gilt chain-link swags framing a brilliant white center. The underside bears the authentic stamped brown factory backstamp containing the letters "T.C.W." nested inside a stylized crown, officially dating this piece to the 1927–1935 era. A charming, genuine artisan's red paint smudge/tally mark is visible near the inner rim—a classic, desirable production trait confirming its hand-decorated heritage. Item Details Brand/Manufacturer: Royal Albert Crown China (Thomas C. Wild & Sons) Origin: Staffordshire, England Era / Production Date: Circa 1927–1935 Pattern: Unnamed Imari / Imari Palette Floral (Pattern Variant) Object Type: Handled Cake / Sandwich / Bread & Butter Serving Plate Material: Fine Crown Porcelain (Early Bone China) Dimensions Width: Approximately 9.45 inches (24 cm) Condition Report Overall Rating: Excellent antique condition given its 100-year age. Porcelain: Free of chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. Gilding & Paint: Excellent preservation of the cobalt and red pigments. Minimal, age-appropriate shelf wear/rubbing to the gold gilt along the raised handle rims as expected for a genuine period piece. Characteristics: Includes an original painter's overglaze red tally mark on the back rim, confirming hand-applied factory decoration. Pickup is located at the intersection of Yonge St and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 9.45" Pickup category timeslot {A}