Canton Fair Tableware Appraisal

Premiere ME 217 Canton Fair Dinner Plate

The item is a Premiere ME 217 dinner plate, likely of Canton Fair origins given the provided context. It is made of white porcelain, featuring a decorative design in blue, yellow, red, and green. The plate has a scalloped rim with a prominent blue border adorned with ornate yellow scrollwork. Inside this border is a thinner orange line. The central area of the plate is decorated with a floral motif depicting chrysanthemums and smaller blooms in shades of red, yellow, and hints of pink, with green and blue foliage. The design is arranged in a stylized, somewhat asymmetrical bush-like form. A delicate orange line with a scalloped edge circles the central well of the plate, framing the floral arrangement. The colors are vibrant and the design appears to be applied as an underglaze or possibly a mixture of underglaze and overglaze elements, allowing for a smooth finish. The plate appears to be in good to excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or significant wear. The gilding, if any, on the rim appears intact based on the image. The quality of the porcelain and the detail in the transferware or hand-painted decoration suggest a mid-range to higher quality export ware, typical of items presented at historical trade fairs like the Canton Fair.