This is a wonderful suite of early English Davenport scenic dishes. This suite is in minty condition. There is minimal wear to the plate surface, the gold leaf gilt,and almost no damage with the exception of one small chip and one tiny flea bite. There are 21 pieces all total. There is no crazing or discoloration. The colors are vibrant without fade or wear. The set includes 16 9" plates all with different hand painted landscapes and five footed compotes. Three of the compotes are a leaf pattern one is square and the other oval.the compotes measure 10 1'2" wide x 3 3/4" tall at the handles.This suite must have been a cabinet collection.We date the suite to 1840 or earlier.