{"product_id":"vintage-duchess-romana-twin-handled-cake-plate-c-1960-1970-made-in-england","title":"Vintage Duchess “Romana” Twin-Handled Cake Plate, c.1960–1970, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot every tea table needs another bouquet. Duchess \u003cem\u003eRomana\u003c\/em\u003e takes a quieter route: sage and olive classical scrollwork encircles an open white centre, finished with fine gold at the scalloped edge and handles. It is an elegant counterpoint to more exuberant vintage china.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in England by A.T. Finney \u0026amp; Sons, this twin-handled plate bears the Duchess \u003cem\u003eRomana\u003c\/em\u003e backstamp and pattern number 458, dating it to circa 1960–1970. Perfect for serving a small cake or sandwiches, it is also a considered addition to a collected display of mid-century English bone china.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: A.T. Finney \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., Duchess Bone China, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: \u003cem\u003eRomana\u003c\/em\u003e, No. 458\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa 1960–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Twin-handled sandwich or cake plate with scalloped rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Sage-green, olive and charcoal classical border with gold rim and handle accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 23.5 × 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 445 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Fine bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, structural cracks, hairlines or crazing reported. Negligible surface and utensil marks from gentle use, with minor isolated rubbing to the gold rim gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash gently with mild detergent and dry promptly. Avoid soaking, dishwashers, abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes to protect the bone china and gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is beautifully gift wrapped and carefully packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745932087342,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Duchess_Romana_Twin-HandledCakePlate-leadshotofplateonadisplaystand_whiteplinthandvintageobjectsintehbackground.jpg?v=1790639511","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-duchess-romana-twin-handled-cake-plate-c-1960-1970-made-in-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}