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This exceptional collection comprises one large pastry\/cake server blade, one broad four-tine cold meat or salad serving fork, and one deep scalloped salad\/berry serving spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece features a magnificent highly stylized Art Deco openwork handle tip displaying streamlined vertical pillars and symmetrical geometric cut-outs that perfectly define the glamour of the 1930s era. The front display faces of the handles, the server blade, and the inner bowl of the serving spoon are decorated with beautiful crisp bright-cut floral vine engravings that reflect room light spectacularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafely nested within its original hinged presentation box lined with ruched white bridal silk and a deep black velvet base tray. 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Each plate features a highly detailed classic European windmill landscape central transfer-ware design. The set is uniquely tied together by coordinating hand-painted fan brushstroke borders across five distinct colourways, accented with delicate gold-gilded rim flourishes over a classic wavy scalloped edge. 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The crisp white English porcelain body creates a high-contrast base for trailing blue cornflower and teal floral transfers, while gold scrollwork on the cup handles adds a premium tactile finish. 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The body displays a high-gloss glaze over an ivory base, completely enveloped along the shoulders with dense, shimmering gold chintz filigree. The central vignette features a crisply detailed lady in a classic crinoline gown walking through a cottage path flanked by delphiniums, hollyhocks, and stone-carved accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle boasts an ergonomic thumb rest with subtle scrollwork, balancing the ornate weight distribution of the piece. 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The exterior faces are decorated with detailed autumn illustrations of ripening reddish-purple rosehips, green oak leaves, and small acorns, framed beautifully by a solid sage green interior rim band on the cups and a matching border on the saucers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly collectible mid-century \"Autumn Rose\" rosehip botanical pattern with rich sage green interior bands contrasting against the crisp white ironstone. Elegant hand-finished transfer ware detailing featuring rustic autumn acorns and rosehips. 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