{"product_id":"vintage-royal-doulton-passion-flower-cake-plate-percy-curnock-signed-c-1944-1946-england","title":"Vintage Royal Doulton “Passion Flower” Cake Plate, Percy Curnock Signed, c.1944–1946, England","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flower in full colour was a powerful thing to put on a wartime tea table. Royal Doulton’s \u003cem\u003ePassion Flower\u003c\/em\u003e fills this serving plate with pink, purple and blue petals, curling green tendrils and smaller corner sprays — a piece worth keeping, not replacing with another anonymous platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in England, the plate bears the \u003cem\u003ePassion Flower\u003c\/em\u003e backstamp with “Symbol of Peace”, H. 4833 and RD 1944, and is dated circa 1944–1946. The floral design is signed Percy Curnock beneath the main stem. Perfect for presenting a small cake or a considered addition to a Royal Doulton collection, its stepped Art Deco shape and twin handles make the botanical artwork a centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Doulton, Burslem, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: \u003cem\u003ePassion Flower\u003c\/em\u003e, “Symbol of Peace”, H. 4833; backstamp includes RD 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Percy Curnock signature beneath main stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa 1944–1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Twin-handled sandwich or cake plate with gently scalloped stepped corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Pink, purple and blue passion flower with foliage and fine gilt rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 22.3 × 24.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 394 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Fine bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good to excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairlines, rim flecks or crazing reported. Light surface scratches across the central well from use. One fine, clean surface scratch crosses the upper petals of the main pink passion flower; the bone china beneath remains intact.\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 decoration 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":42745932873774,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RoyalDoulton_PassionFlower_CakePlate-lifestyleshotofplateondisplaystand_whiteplinth_timbertabletopwithvintageobjectsinbackground.jpg?v=1790641421","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-royal-doulton-passion-flower-cake-plate-percy-curnock-signed-c-1944-1946-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}