Rare Victorian Forum

Hi all,

I bought a pair of these plates recently in an Ohio antique mall, one in lime green, one in pink. A friend has a set of six in similarly lurid colors, purchased not long ago on eBay. The pattern seems pretty typical of the 1880s: very japonesque. But all of the examples I've seen are suspiciously mint: no crazing/staining, or wear of any kind; and gilt completely unworn. They are cabinet plates (two holes in the under rim for threading hanging wire), and they are unmarked. Has anybody seen this pattern? Know what it's called? My friend is convinced they are modern reproductions. I think he may be right, but if so I'd love to know who makes these (and why ...); and I'm suspending judgment until I hear from my fellow RareVictorians.

Thanks!

Eric