****Each plates condion varies(some plates have hairline cracks) Please send an email before purchasing so I can send you the pictures of the actual plate(s) you're buying Otherwise, I will choose what to send. Thank you A little history about it: The pattern features a beautiful floral design, each plate measuring 8-1/2" across The original Hutschenreuther porcelain company was opened in 1814 Carolus Magnus Hutschenreuther wanted to open the first privately owned porcelain factory in Germany He began looking for an ideal location in Bavaria After a lengthy search, he decided upon a plot of land in the Bavarian town of Hohenburg There, he built the first Hutschenreuther factory To enhance the quality of his product, Carolus solicited artists, craftsmen, and sculptors from across the European continent Primarily focusing on quality and design, Hutschenreuther grew into a competitive firm that produced dinnerware services ideal for fine dining In 1857, Carolus? son, Lorenz Hutschenreuther opened another porcelain producing facility in the town of Selb Lorenz marketed his dinnerware services aggressively Hutschenreuther in Selb became the more notable name as a result of its business savvy managers Lorenz had not partnered with his father and the two companies would remain fully independent and in open competition with each other for more than a century This applies to all the items I'm selling: Please see ALL photos and ZOOM in before purchasing, as they are part of the description. I take pride in providing quality photos with a quality description to ensure no returns or confusion. If it is not pictured, it is not included Payment required within 48 hours of purchase Please feel free to message me if you have any further questions. Thank you vv