{"product_id":"royal-worcester-ardern-cake-plate-28cm","title":"Royal Worcester 'Arden' Gateau Plate 28cm — Fine Bone China, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eArden\u003c\/em\u003e pattern is one of Royal Worcester's lesser-known fruit designs, and that relative rarity is precisely what makes it interesting. Introduced in 1974 and sharing the same painterly naturalism as the famous \u003cem\u003eEvesham Gold\u003c\/em\u003e line, \u003cem\u003eArden\u003c\/em\u003e features a distinctive arrangement of lemons, peaches, and trailing blackberries — rendered with the kind of botanical confidence that Royal Worcester had been perfecting since the 18th century. It is a pattern for the collector who has moved beyond the obvious and is looking for something with a little more character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 28cm gateau plate is a generous, versatile piece — equally suited to a celebration cake, a cheese board, or a fruit centrepiece. The gold rim banding is completely intact and vibrant, and the fruit transfer is crisp and clear. A considered addition to a Royal Worcester collection, or a handsome standalone piece for someone who appreciates the quiet confidence of genuinely well-made British porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Worcester, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArden\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Gateau \/ Cake Serving Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.020kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England (GB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black — Royal Worcester crown, \u003cem\u003eArden\u003c\/em\u003e, 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. Minimal surface wear consistent with careful use. Gold rim banding is completely intact and vibrant with no fading or rubbing. There is one small shallow scratch through the transfer pattern on the plate surface — visible on close inspection and documented in the photos. It does not affect the structural integrity or practical use of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive scrubbers. Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave — the gold gilding will not survive either. When stacking for storage, place a soft cloth or felt roundel between pieces to protect the pattern and gold rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42477679673390,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RoyalWorcesterArdenCakePlate3.jpg?v=1783055814","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/royal-worcester-ardern-cake-plate-28cm","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}