This is a vintage piece of fine English bone china from the iconic Orchard Gold pattern produced by John Aynsley & Sons. The "M" you see on the front of the dish is not the letter M, but rather the stylized script signature of Michael Ansley, one of the noted factory artists who hand-painted and decorated pieces for this signature collection. Orchard Gold, recognizable by its rich, hand-painted compositions of peaches, grapes, plums, and berries set against a warm, sponge-brushed golden background.Gilding. Features a finely hand-applied 22-carat gold edge trim. Approximately 4” in diameter. In very good co