An early 20th century polar decorated plate set, comprising a long rectangular serving dish and seven octagonal side plates, all transfer decorated and hand coloured with various polar scenes including sealers, steam boats under sail and captured by ice, encampments, stations, flags, icebergs, etc., all framed by a bright blue border with fine floral garlands and gilt enrichments, each transfer mark to the reverse 'Trade-Mark' above an 'L' within scrolls. Two side plates with minor damage.