Vintage Paragon Lilium Dinner Plate Fine Bone China England Hand Painted Lily Pattern c.1949–1952 meissen bowl The coat is made in

The coat is made in a military style

) was formed in 1862 to provide defensive forces against subversion in the state of Missouri and to free up the Missouri State Militia to perform offensive duties

especially under lighting

The spoon has light wear - all wear looks worse in the close-up photos than under normal viewing

Decorative sleeve bands became popular during the 17th century when the Manchus conquered China

Vintage Paragon Lilium Dinner Plate Fine Bone China England Hand Painted Lily Pattern c.1949–1952 meissen bowl The coat is made inThis elegant vintage Paragon Fine Bone China dinner plate features the beautiful Lilium pattern, produced in England between 1949 and 1952 based on the Royal Warrant backstamp on the underside. Decorated with a delicate bouquet of hand painted pink oriental lilies surrounded by an elaborate turquoise and richly gilded border, it is a superb example of Paragon's post war fine bone china. The wide celadon turquoise border is lavishly embellished with