Darley Abbey Salad PlatePerfectly round, this salad or dessert plate is an ideal finishing touch for sophisticated dining. Capturing the regency style of restrained simplicity, the Darley Abbey collection is inspired by the 18th Century and uses delicate lines and intricate curves to entertain any occasion but especially for afternoon tea. 8" Diameter

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The pattern is hand painted in a perfect symmetry

This design is one of the most popular designs in the William Yeoward collection as it combines a classical beauty with elegant style

bring a level of personal pleasure to life that can only be met when you are surrounded by the best

the crisp borders and angled tips influenced by the Sheraton style were the prelude to the art deco movement to follow in the 1920s

Steuben is an American company named after Steuben County

The company was acquired by Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) in 1918

Crystal can easily break if subjected to rapid change in temperature

He thus began to promote his products and show at exhibitions around the world

The original cobalt based Blue Lace teardrop border was inspired by Ch’ing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) porcelain China

Refinements such as these

and when gas lighting was introduced