Oxford & Thyme Blossom Pattern Dinner Plates
Decorative art, ceramic dinnerware set • Oxford & Thyme commercial manufacturer
Style & Movement
Contemporary domestic tableware design with Asian-inspired cherry blossom motifs
Medium & Technique
Glazed porcelain or ceramic with applied underglaze transfer or hand-painted floral motif
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Standard dinner plate format, approximately 10 to 11 inches in diameter, circular
Subject Description
Round white ceramic dinner plates decorated with a delicate, asymmetric branch of pink cherry blossoms trailing along the rim and well of the plate
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing minor signs of shelf wear but no visible major chips, cracks, or deep scratching on the glazed surfaces
Estimated Market Value
15 to 30 USD for the pair
Auction Estimate
10 to 20 USD
Provenance History
Acquired from standard retail or secondary thrift market distribution, bearing maker's stamp on the reverse
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mass-produced, commercially accessible contemporary table settings incorporating popular naturalistic motifs influenced by traditional Japanese aesthetics
Notable Features
Features the visible 'Oxford & Thyme' maker's mark and microwave/dishwasher safe inscriptions on the reverse underside
Condition Issues
Potential light utensil marks typical of everyday use; no significant structural flaws visible in the image
Conservation Recommendations
Standard dish care; hand washing or gentle dishwasher cycles recommended to preserve surface glaze and floral decals
Collector Notes
2 Oxford & Thyme dinner plates