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VINTAGE New in Box Set of 6 Nonsense Botany Salad Plates Edward Lear Scully & Scully/ Japan ITEM SPECIFICS:
- Brand: Taste Setter / Franci Villa Vanilla (Retailed via Scully & Scully New York)
- Pattern: Nonsense Botany (Inspired by Edward Lear)
- Material: Fine Porcelain
- Type: Salad / Dessert Plates
- Diameter: 7.5 inches
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
- Era: Vintage (Circa 1970s / 1980s)
- Condition: New other (see details) - Plates are unused in original wrapping; box has shelf wear.DESCRIPTION:
An absolute holy grail find for vintage porcelain collectors! Up for sale is a complete, original 6-piece set of vintage \"Nonsense Botany\" dessert/salad plates. These highly coveted, whimsical plates feature the hilarious, faux-botanical watercolor illustrations and calligraphy of Edward Lear. This complete set includes all six legendary designs:
1. Pigwiggia Pyramidalis (Sprouting little pink pigs)
2. Shoebootia Utilis (Hanging orange shoe-boots)
3. Phatffacia Stupenda (A delightfully plump face flower)
4. Tigerlilia Terribilis (An intense tiger-striped bloom)
5. Enkoopia Chickaofferdia (A plant holding a chicken coop)
6. Manypeeplia Upsidownia (A stem adorned with upside-down figures)CONDITION DETAILS:
The plates themselves are in pristine, flawless vintage condition. These pieces have NEVER been used, displayed, or washed. They are \"deadstock\" archive quality, completely free of any chips, cracks, crazing, or rim gilt wear. They remain neatly preserved inside their original manufacturer protective sheets and wrapping. The original manufacturer box is included but shows clear signs of vintage shelf wear from storage over the decades. Specifically, there is a visible paper tear/peel on the red lid (from an old sticker removal) and a small scuff mark on the white base. Please review the included detail photos of the box. The box remains structurally sound and perfectly functional for protecting the plates.Perfect for a high-end eclectic table setting or to be mounted and displayed as vibrant, conversation-starting kitchen wall art!SHIPPING & HANDLING:
This set will be double-boxed, extensively bubble-wrapped, and fully insured to ensure its historic condition arrives flawlessly at your doorstep.Please view all photos and feel free to reach out with any questions. Don\'t miss out on this rare chance to own the complete set in untouched condition!
