High Tea: Porcelain Windmill Landscape Cake Plates, 5

High Tea: Porcelain Windmill Landscape Cake Plates, 5

R 300.00
R 300.00
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High Tea: Porcelain Windmill Landscape Cake Plates, 5
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High Tea: Porcelain Windmill Landscape Cake Plates, 5

High Tea: Porcelain Windmill Landscape Cake Plates, 5

Vintage Mid-Century Porcelain Windmill Landscape Plates — Set of 5.

A beautiful vintage set of 5 porcelain plates dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s). 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. No maker's mark present.

Possibly Japanese export porcelain of the era — a common origin for high-quality transfer-ware sets distributed across Europe and South Africa during this period.

Original Intended Use: Tea or dessert plate service.

Alternate Suggested Use: Vintage display cabinet, mismatched wall-hanging art layout, tiered high-tea table setting, or a mid-century porcelain collection addition.
More Details
  • Set of 5 porcelain plates, each featuring a classic European windmill landscape central transfer-ware design.
  • Coordinating hand-painted fan brushstroke borders across five distinct colourways — a cohesive mismatched set.
  • Delicate gold-gilded rim flourishes over a classic wavy scalloped edge design.
  • No maker's mark present — possibly Japanese export porcelain, a common origin for quality transfer-ware of this era.
  • Fine glazed porcelain — glaze remains smooth, reflective, and bright with no cracks or major chips.
Did you Know?

During the 1940s–1960s, Japanese porcelain manufacturers produced enormous quantities of high-quality transfer-ware for export to Europe, the UK, and South Africa. These sets were often sold through department stores and gift shops without maker's marks, as they were distributed under retailer or importer labels. Today, mismatched sets with coordinating colourways and pastoral or windmill motifs are actively collected for high-tea displays and vintage cabinet arrangements.
Origin & Era

Possibly Made in Japan, Circa 1940s–1960s.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Diameter approximately 15–16cm per plate.
Vintage Condition

Good vintage condition. Glaze remains smooth, reflective, and bright. No cracks or major chips detected. Minor age-related wear to the gold gilding and tiny factory glaze anomalies may be present — typical for items of this era and adding to their historic charm.
Price
R 300.00
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