Westminster started business in 1954 (Melbourne) and used quality fine china blanks which were then skillfully decorated locally here in Australia.
WESTMINSTER
China Saucer ONLY
Fine china base
Translucent (semi-transparent, which means you can see your fingers through the china when held to the light)
White background
The design (397) depicts pink orchids with green/yellow foliage.
This looks to be transferware, NOT handpainted
Gold gilding around the rim
Dimensions: 137mm diameter
BACKSTAMP INFO:
Gold metallic graphic print
FINE CHINA
WESTMINSTER CHINA (folded around a graphic)
AUSTRALIA
397
CONDITION:
NO chips
NO cracks
NO discolouration
NO crazing
There is light wear in the centre of the saucer, where the design "drops" down into the teacup base area
There is also some very light wear to the rim gold gilding, evenly distributed around the rim.
