Hand-Painted Swedish Dessert Plates with Spring Florals and Butterflies

A charming set of six Swiss dessert plates manufactured by Rorstrand in the 1930s.
The set features hand-painted spring flowers scattered over the body and accented with a butterfly on four of the plates.
The design is finished with gilt scalloped rims.
The colors have a romantic feeling that is perfect for a bridal shower.
The soft and delicate design's high quality is so timeless that it complements many other designs.
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Family heirloom.

CONDITION:
The set has had little to no use and is in excellent condition.
There are no chips, cracks, or crazing.
Hand washing is the best way to keep the colors vibrant.

HISTORY:
Rorstrandbegan its existence in 1770 when the factory introduced its version of English stoneware.
Reacting to competitor Gustavsberg in 1826, the factory launched mass production of transfer-printed tables and earthenware.
By the 1860s it became one of the largest porcelain in Sweden.
Continuing its success in the 1900s with a growing workforce producing products with an excellent reputation worldwide.
Following location moves the factory settled in Lidkoping in the 1930s.
Its remarkable porcelain quality enabled the factory to fight off its competitors.
Today the former porcelain factory is now a museum.

DIMENSIONS:
Six dessert plates measure 8 3/4 inches in diameter.


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