Overview
A delicate porcelain small dish or butter pat featuring a soft-focus pink carnation motif and a hand-applied gold rim.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Royal Court 'Carnation' Fine China Small Dish, c. 1960s-1970s
Photo reference
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Story
During the 1960s, Japanese porcelain manufacturers became the world's masters of affordable luxury, filling the cupboards of the growing suburban middle class with high-quality dinnerware.
Maker / Origin
Royal Court was a prominent trade name for high-quality porcelain produced in Japan specifically for the North American market, frequently distributed through major retailers like Sears, Roebuck and…
Condition & Value
The porcelain appears bright and free of major chips or cracks. As a single small dish (likely a butter pat or bread plate), the value is modest, but it holds significant 'replacement' value for collectors looking to complete a full…
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