Heavy 20 inch Porcelain Serving Platter--unknown mark - inscribed script fancy "C "

[sebelinitaly]

[md1919]

I doubt if this is a makers mark.  more likely to be a workers mark.  Also, are you sure it is porcelain, most transferware of this type is pottery.  is it translucent?

[sebelinitaly]

Looks Hand-painted, don't think it's transferware...yes it's translucent...though very thick and very heavy

[sebelinitaly]

Kinda bad photo, but propped it up with light source behind it...very thick, very heavy...defintely Porcelain ...

[md1919]

thanks for the additional photos.  it is handpainted over transfer.  the technique is called clobbering

[edwarmanda]

Doubt it-- not transferware..and it's not pottery--it's porcelain

[stormy53_2000]

md1919 is correct. It is definitely hand painted over a transfer print. Many people, including the manufacturers, call or called this "hand painted".

[msgood2shoe]

Agreed, hand painted over a transfer outline. The transfer ensures uniformity and it makes it easier for the decorator to execute, requiring less skill of the decorator. 

[sebelinitaly]

I totally disagree... it would be ridiculous to use a transfer on such a sparsely decorated piece ..what, are the starlings and butterflies all transfers, also ?

 That's not my question anyway 

I am  interested in the mark of this hand painted porcelain piece,, not debating the characteristics of the piece, which are not in doubt.

[sebelinitaly]

He is not correct...anyway my question is about the maker's mark...

[stormy53_2000]

You're obviously not interested in the experts knowledge and experience and I'm referring to md1919 and msgood2shoe, so why should they do your research for you.