ANTIQUE JOHN MADDOCK & SONS ENGLISH IRONSTONE DESSERT SERVING SET | IMARI FLORAL PATTERN 2523 | CIRCA 1906–1925

The Story

There is something unmistakably elegant about an antique English dessert service. Designed during the Edwardian era, this beautiful five-piece set by John Maddock & Sons of England captures the refined entertaining style of the early twentieth century.

Decorated in a richly colored Imari-inspired floral design with cobalt blue panels, warm rust-orange blossoms, soft green accents, and delicate gilt scrollwork, the set feels equally at home in a traditional English tea service or as part of a collected maximalist table.

More than a century later, it remains both functional and remarkably decorative.

The Object

This antique serving set includes one handled serving plate and four matching dessert or luncheon plates.

The gently scalloped square forms, ornate floral decoration, and generous serving platter make it ideal for afternoon tea, cakes, pastries, petit fours, cookies, or elegant holiday entertaining.

Because complete sets are increasingly difficult to find together, this collection makes a wonderful addition for collectors of English china and antique tableware.

Collected Beauty:

• Authentic John Maddock & Sons English Ironstone.
• Pattern No. 2523.
• England.
• Circa 1906–1925.
• Beautiful Imari-inspired floral decoration.
• Rich cobalt blue, rust orange, green and gold accents.
• Includes one serving plate and four matching dessert plates.
• Lovely display piece for china cabinets or open shelving.
• Perfect for afternoon tea, desserts, pastries and entertaining.

Details:

• Maker: John Maddock & Sons.
• Country of Origin: England.
• Material: Ironstone China.
• Pattern: 2523.
• Era: Edwardian.
• Shape: Scalloped square with handled serving plate.
• Finish: Gloss glazed.

Dimensions:

Serving Plate
• Width: 9½ inches.
• Height: Approximately 1 inch.
• Weight: 1.42 pounds.

Dessert Plates (4)
• Width: 6 inches each.
• Weight: 0.98 pounds each.

Condition Report:

• Excellent antique condition.
• One tiny flea bite/chip on the edge of the serving plate.
• The small chip is difficult to notice during display or use.
• Bright glossy finish with beautiful color retention.
• No cracks or repairs observed.