Thank you very much for taking the time to look into this. Your confirmation that it appears to be a dessert service is already very helpful.

I am attaching the image that led me to consider J. & W. Pratt: it shows an “INDIANA” backstamp with what appears to be a remarkably similar wreath and lettering to mine, but with “J & W PRATT” printed beneath it. I thought you might find it interesting for comparison.

May I ask just one more question: based on the decoration, earthenware body, transfer printing, hand-applied overglaze colours and the forms of the pieces, do you have even a rough idea of the period in which my dessert service might have been made?

Thank you again for your kind help.

Marco