Set of Eleven Minton's Armorial Dinner Plates, ca. 1874, English, with a bleu celeste border trimmed in raised gilt, the armorial, "Argent, a dragon's head and neck, erased vert, holding in the mouth a bloody hand", probably that of Lewis of Warner Hall, Gloucester co., Virginia, impressed "Minton's" and a date mark with a printed mark including the retailer, Goode & Co., South Audley St., London, and with a decorator's mark near the foot rim, dia. 10-1/4". Provenance: Estate of Carolyn G. Fay, Houston, Texas.

In overall very good condition. No wear to parcel gilt interior bands or raised jewels. All with some degree of rubbing to the gilt rim edge. No crazing overall. Armorial clear with no wear. No evidence of use.