Antique 1920s Japanese Handpainted Porcelain Plates Heacocks Manila Pair 7.75"‎

Pair of Rare Antique Pre-War Japanese Hand-Painted Porcelain Salad Plates – Exclusively for Heacock's Manila 7-3/4 For your consideration is a remarkable pair of antique, pre-WWII Japanese porcelain plates, custom-commissioned for the legendary H.E. Heacock Co. Department Store in Manila, Philippines. Located along Manila's historic Escolta street, Heacock's was celebrated in the early 20th century as the absolute apex of luxury retail in the region, catering to high society and expatriates. Because the flagship store suffered catastrophic losses during the 1937 earthquake and the 1945 Battle of Manila, surviving imported porcelain pieces carrying the green Heacocks, Manila export mark are incredibly scarce and highly prized by global porcelain and regional history collectors. These 7-3/4 plates feature an exquisite, hand-painted border design showcasing detailed soft pink roses, flowing light blue scrolls, and delicate gold geometric accents. They are the perfect size for serving salads, desserts, or lunch, but they also make spectacular cabinet display pieces. Heacocks Manila Japanese Handpainted Porcelain Pre War Porcelain Escolta Manila History Occupied Japan Era Style Antique Salad Plates Blue Ribbon Pink Rose Philippine American History Collectible China Pair Antique Nippon Style