An excellent find for English pottery enthusiasts! This is a matching pair of mid-century square decorative cabinet plates by Lancaster & Sandland Ltd (Hanley, Staffordshire, England).Both plates feature the iconic green "Handshake" maker's mark on the reverse side, dating this specific run from 1949 into the 1950s.Featured Scenes:• Plate 1: "The Posy Shop" — A charming, vibrant old-world village florist storefront.• Plate 2: "The Jolly Boatman" — A peaceful canal scene featuring a traditional inn, stone footbridge, and rowboat.Details:• Brand: Sandland Ware• Origin: Hanley, Staffordshire, England• Era: c. 1950s• Design: Colorful traditional illustrations, scalloped rims, and intact gold-gilded edging.Condition: Great vintage structure with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Features beautiful uniform glaze crazing consistent with 70+ year old Staffordshire earthenware, perfect for display.#sandlandware#staffordshirepottery#vintagechina#midcenturyengland#thejollyboatman#theposyshop#potterycollector#englishceramics
