Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Imari Style Plate

This is a circular fine bone china plate featuring an intricate 'Old Imari' pattern, characteristic of high-end English porcelain. The design showcases a sophisticated color palette of cobalt blue, iron red (orange), and extensive 22-karat gold gilding over a white base. The central well contains a six-petaled floral medallion with detailed scrolls and geometric linework. The wide rim is divided into alternating radial panels: some featuring vibrant orange flowers against a dark blue ground accented with gold scrolls, and others featuring a golden lattice or 'fish-scale' motif on a dark ground. The plate is finished with a solid gold band along the outer edge. This specific style is often associated with the late 19th to early 20th-century aesthetic, though Royal Crown Derby has continued production of similar patterns like the '1128'. The craftsmanship is indicative of top-tier English ceramic production, exhibiting precise hand-applied gilding and rich pigment saturation. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or significant gold loss, though microscopic surface scratches (stacking marks) may be present upon closer inspection. The plate is currently held by a white plate stand, which is not part of the item itself.