Astbury is a special place where Josiah Wedgwood, the founder of Wedgwood, married Sarah in 1764. "Astbury Black," named after that place, is Wedgwood's finest pattern, using luxurious gold (22K) and completed through eight firings. The three-dimensional pattern, meticulously applied by hand by artisans, the brilliance of raised gold, and the robust finish of fine bone china make this a true heirloom to be cherished and passed down to children and grandchildren. It is a masterpiece worthy of being called a family treasure. *From the Wedgwood page. The items will be shipped in their original boxes. Astbury 17.5cm Cake Plate (18cm Dessert Plate) with stickers, set of 2 I believe they are in beautiful condition as shown in the photos, but please make your judgment based on the photos provided. As these items have been stored at home, please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection or are overly sensitive to minor imperfections. If you would like to see additional photos due to unclear images, I will be happy to provide them, so please contact me. Returns are not accepted. Please understand that there may be minor scratches from storage or manufacturing. As these are very expensive items, please purchase with the above in mind. I am also listing other items from the Astbury series, so please take a look if you are interested.