Help with aesthetic transferware pattern

Hi all,

I bought a pair of these plates recently in an Ohio antique mall, one in lime green, one in pink. A friend has a set of six in similarly lurid colors, purchased not long ago on eBay. The pattern seems pretty typical of the 1880s: very japonesque. But all of the examples I've seen are suspiciously mint: no crazing/staining, or wear of any kind; and gilt completely unworn. They are cabinet plates (two holes in the under rim for threading hanging wire), and they are unmarked. Has anybody seen this pattern? Know what it's called? My friend is convinced they are modern reproductions. I think he may be right, but if so I'd love to know who makes these (and why ...); and I'm suspending judgment until I hear from my fellow RareVictorians.

Thanks!

Eric

Hi--

Polychrome patterns in aesthetic transferware are numerous
with each design representing the eclecticism of the day. However, this
pattern is unusual in that it seems to borrow many elements
from other known patterns that I have seen. I cannot recall
seeing it before and the fact that all pieces are mint with no wear
sends red lights flashing! I think your friend
may be right in his assessment that the plates are modern
day recreations. Here is a favorite pattern of mine.

stever