Pair of Antique Thomas Hughes & Son Flow Blue Plates 9" Staffordshire England...

Up for sale is a beautiful matching pair of genuine antique blue-and-white plates manufactured by Thomas Hughes & Son in Staffordshire, England.  Based on the official printed blue crown backstamp on the reverse side, this pair dates precisely between 1895 and 1910. The stamp reads Thos. Hughes & Son, England / Semi-Porcelain and lacks the Ltd designation, confirming it was manufactured prior to the company's official corporate incorporation in 1910.  These plates feature an elegant late-Victorian floral transferware pattern set against a scalloped, embossed rim. The design showcases the classic, highly collectible flow blue bleeding effect around the cobalt blue floral edges.  Item Specifications:   * Manufacturer: Thomas Hughes & Son (Staffordshire, England)   * Estimated Era: 1895–1910 (Late Victorian / Early Edwardian)   * Material: Semi-Porcelain / English Earthenware   * Design: Cobalt Blue Flow Blue Floral Transferware   * Quantity: 2 Matching Plates (Sold as a Pair)   * Diameter: Approx. 9 inches  Condition Details:  These plates are in excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, or structural repairs. As is expected with English semi-porcelain dinnerware of this age, there may be some very minor, normal surface crazing in the clear glaze finish and minor kiln/clay spots on the underside. Please review all provided photos closely to confirm the exact condition.