Set of Four J.F. Herring Fox Hunting Plates

CONDITION
Very good vintage condition. No cracks or repairs observed. Light age-appropriate surface wear consistent with careful use and handling. Colors remain vibrant with crisp scene detail. Hanging holes intact and cleanly finished.

SIZE
Each plate measures approximately 7.5 inches in diameter.

PROVENANCE
Germany

MAKER
Kaiser Porcelain
*Each plate is back-stamped “Kaiser Germany,” indicating post-war West German production, highly regarded for its fine porcelain body and detailed transfer decoration.

MATERIAL
Fine German porcelain with glazed finish
Decorated with traditional English fox hunting scenes

DESCRIPTION / WHY WE LOVE THIS
This elegant set of four Kaiser German porcelain plates depicts classic English fox hunting scenes — riders in scarlet coats, hounds in pursuit, and pastoral countryside rendered with remarkable warmth and movement.

Kaiser is known for its exceptional porcelain quality, and these plates are no exception. The scenes are richly detailed, with soft painterly skies, expressive horses, and beautifully balanced compositions that feel more like framed sporting prints than utilitarian tableware.

Designed with integrated hanging holes, these plates transition effortlessly from refined dining accents to wall display, making them especially versatile for collectors and decorators alike.

Whether styled in a study, library, tack room, or used as accent plates for a sporting-themed table, they embody the timeless appeal of English country life — formal yet spirited, traditional yet enduring.

STYLING SUGGESTION
Display as a quartet in a grid on creamy plaster or paneled walls, layered among framed hunting prints, leather-bound books, and brass accents. Equally striking leaned on open shelving in a butler’s pantry or used as decorative plates in a formal dining setting.