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Plate
Circular soup plate with wavy rim. The plate is decorated with a dark blue border with golden laurel wreath and different sections of star and floral motifs. In the center is a bouquet of flowers in white, orange, mauve and yellow. On the underside of the plate is the hand-lettered serial number 8902.
- Accession Number 2023.54.07.08
- Marchand Maison Birks
- Fabricant / Éditeur Paragon China Company
- Artiste / Auteur Holland, Arthur Dale
- Materials ceramics, fine soft porcelain
- Measurements 1,9 x 26 cm
Historical context
This fine porcelain ‘Queen Mary’ pattern plate, dating from the 1950s, was produced by the Paragon China company in England. It is part of a dinnerware set that includes cups, saucers and bowls, all stored in their original protective covers. The set was presented to the donor as an engagement gift. The set was purchased at Maison Birks on the corner of Sainte-Catherine and Union.
The porcelain model was made in honor o...
- Accession Number 2023.54.07.08
- Marchand Maison Birks
- Fabricant / Éditeur Paragon China Company
- Artiste / Auteur Holland, Arthur Dale
- Materials ceramics, fine soft porcelain
- Measurements 1,9 x 26 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Suzanne Lévesque , 2023.054.007.008
Photo by Michel Julien
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