Imperial China "IMP40" Pattern Floral Blue Band Scroll Set of 4 Dinner Plates

Description

vintage set of 4 dinner plates in the "imp40" pattern from imperial china. made in japan. this pattern has been discontinued and based on the plates size, i know they are true vintage. the "imp40" pattern is characterized by vibrantly colored floral sprays on a cream band with scrolling with a smaller blue band then a fine gold gilt band on the outside rim. these dinner plates measure 9.75" in diameter and have no chips or cracks that i can see or feel. vintage dinner plates look great by themselves or paired with other sets for a unique grandmillennial table setting. replacement pieces to these discontinued patters are becoming harder and harder to find.
i have taken a bunch of pictures to help give you an accurate idea of the condition. please, please, please look at them and enlarge them. i always try to highlight any flaws with the pictures. they are, by far, the most important part of my ad. also. please allow for color variations from screen to screen. let's keep it real, colors do vary from device to device.
your item has been shipped with shipping insurance. accidents do sometimes happen. if it does arrive damaged or broken, please contact me and we will work through the insurance claim process together. please be sure to include clear pictures of the damage. evidence of damage is needed to make an insurance claim.
please remember that this item is used, not new. do not expect new condition at a used price. it may have light markings/wear associated with being used. I try my best to highlight any flaws, but I may miss something by mistake. that is why I strongly encourage you to really look at all of my photos, enlarge them. the item in my pictures is the item you will be sent. I want you to be happy, but I do not accept returns, so please give my pictures a good thorough look.
my home is smoke free but not pet free.
please note that my measurements are approximate. I try my best to get as close as possible but sometimes measuring can be a bit tricky. they are very close but may not be 100% spot on.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me and I will do my best to answer. Thanks for looking and Happy bidding.
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** this is a fun hobby for me. I am not a full time seller nor am I a corporation with a call center. I do not devote 100% of my life to online sales. I am a real person with a family, friends and puppies to raise. I love to treasure hunt and enjoy selling my finds to folks who have the same likes that I do. I do my best to list correctly and ship in a timely manner.  I try very hard to treat people as I would want to be treated. if this works for you then fantastic. if you have other expectations, then I may not be the seller for you.
*** please scope out the rest of the items in my store. I would be happy to "bundle" items & combine shipping costs as long as the box does not become too big & heavy. big, heavy boxes of fragile things can be dangerous when shipping.
**** I do not accept returns unless a mistake is made in my listing. I do try to be thorough in my listings but mistakes do happen. if you do find something I missed, please contact me within 24 hours of receiving your purchase. also, please include pictures of the area you are concerned about. communication makes it easier for both of us to come to an agreement we are both are happy with. I am committed to doing my best in these tricky situations. this is supposed to be fun, for all of us.