Salem China "Imperial" 11" Service Plate - Maroon & 23K Gold Filigree - Vintage

Add a touch of Mid-Century elegance to your home with this stunning 11-inch service plate produced by the Salem China Company in Ohio. Manufactured during the late 1940s to early 1950s, this piece is part of the prestigious "Imperial" line.
The plate features a vibrant maroon border embellished with an intricate 23-karat gold filigree pattern. At its center is a charming, multi-colored Victorian fashion plate illustration depicting two women in period gowns. While the colors remain exceptionally bright and the gold rim is crisp, the glaze shows delicate crazing, characteristic of authentic vintage semi-vitreous china from this era.
Perfect as a statement charger for a formal table setting or as a decorative cabinet plate for collectors of fine American porcelain.
Product Details
• Manufacturer: Salem China Co.
• Era: Mid-Century (c. 1940s-1950s)
• Origin: Made in USA
• Material: Semi-vitreous china with Warranted 23 Karat Gold
• Dimensions: 11 inches in diameter
• Pattern: Imperial Service Plate / Victorian Fashion

Overall Condition: Excellent Vintage
This plate is in beautiful vintage condition, maintaining a high level of visual appeal and structural integrity.
• Surface & Imagery: The central Victorian fashion illustration is bright, crisp, and free from scratches or fading.
• Gilding & Trim: The 23-karat gold filigree and rim are remarkably well-preserved with minimal "flea bite" wear, retaining a brilliant shine.
• Crazing: Consistent with semi-vitreous china of this age (c. 1940s-1950s), there is a fine network of all-over glaze crazing visible upon close inspection, particularly on the white center and the underside. This is a natural aging process and does not affect the display quality.
• Structural Integrity: There are no chips, cracks (other than surface crazing), or repairs.
• Backstamp: The manufacturer’s mark on the reverse is clear and fully legible.