| Imperial Service Plates were made by the Salem China Company of Salem, Ohio. They measure 10 5/8" in diameter and were decorated with a wide array of decals. The wide rims were often given elaborate gold stampings over various colors such as green, maroon, cobalt blue, yellow, pink, brown, and light blue. In some cases the rims were not colored.
Service plates were made primarily in the 1940s. One advertisement dated 1948 describes the plates as, "Moderately-priced, yet richly beautiful. Genuine 23 karat gold filigree over colorful rims. Used in sets to enhance formal dinners, they are also lovely decorations for wall and china cabinets. Unusual servers for cake, candy and pastries. Select one or a dozen. Available now at gift and department stores."
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