Set of 12 heavily gilt dessert plates by Black Knight in the extremely rare Eldorado pattern. These plates are made in the style of the distiguished English firm of Minton. Each plate is heavily encrusted with elaborate raised gilded fruit, urns overflowing with flowers, scrolling acanthus leaves and tiny berries on the vine. There are no firms today that make plates with a comparable amount of thick gilding and rich color with the possible exception of Faberge.
Overall condition is excellent. Ten of the twelve plates are in great condition with no chips, no scratches and 99% of gilding intact. Two plates have a small flat surface chip on the underside.
Measurements: 7 7/8" diameter. They are thicker and heavier than most fine gilt bowls or plates on the market today.