Salem China Vintage Service Plates, Set of 4, 23-Karat Gold

A set of four vintage Salem China service plates — the kind that used to anchor a formal dinner table and make everyone sit up a little straighter. Two are marked 'Imperial by Salem China Co.' with a deep burgundy border; two carry the 'Century by Salem' mark in rose pink. All four feature 23-karat gold filigree borders and colorful transfer-print center scenes: the burgundy pair shows an 18th-century colonial dancing party, and the pink pair depicts Victorian-era ladies in full crinoline on a garden promenade. Made in USA. Details: - Maker: Salem China Co., Made in U.S.A. - Marks: Two plates — "Imperial by Salem China Co., 23 Karat Gold"; two plates — "Century by Salem, Warranted 23 Karat" - Border colors: Two burgundy/deep red, two rose pink - Gold: 23-karat filigree border decoration - Size: 11 inches diameter - Scenes: Colonial dancing figures (burgundy); Victorian ladies with child (pink) All four are in excellent display condition. The two pink plates have minor crazing on the back only — fronts are clean, gold is bright, no chips or cracks on any plate. *Generated with Gavel AI — please ask questions if the description doesn't seem right.