This is certainly a most beautiful Art Deco sandwich set which is decorated with stylised images of mermaids. They are made of a fine ivory coloured early plastic.
It consists of one large oval serving platter (11 ½ x 9 inches) and a set of six matching side plates (each six inches in diameter).
Each plate is decorated with a Art Deco image of a mermaid lounging on a giant scallop shell engulfed in swirling waves on the sea.
This complete set is very rare and made from a white Urea Formaldehyde (one of the two materials used to make Bandalasta).
The set was from the Modern Stylists Series made by U.D.A. Plastics Ltd, England; and fully marked on the back of the largest platter as photographed. My set is in perfect condition
The Modern Stylists Series was produced during the 1930s and early 1940s. They produced quality products made of Bakelit and Phenolic resin. They went out of business around 1946, making these pieces relatively scarce.
For reference: A similar set in green sold at Christies, South Kensington, 19 March 1993 (Lot 593) for £220 - and that set had a rim chip on the oval serving platter.
Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked post and it will be applied to your order at the checkout.