Empire England can someone identify this please

[leeuk]

hello its got empire england marked on the bottom and the numbers 12 51 any information on it would be great thanks.

[talesofthesevenseas]

Here's a similar dish from the same series. It is dated as being 1950's It has a starting bid of £1.69, with no bidders so far.
http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-1950s-empire-ware-crinoline-dish-pottery-china-28215489.htm

Another on Worthpoint, where you can do a free trial to see what it sold for. This one says it is 1930's:
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/7-pc-empire-england-shelton-ivory-chintz-tea-set

Another that did not sell:
http://www.icollector.com/Empire-China-Cup-Saucer-Victorian-2340619_i8296167

Another says 1940, selling for $38 USD:
http://www.goantiques.com/detail,empire-plate-golden,106495.html

[talesofthesevenseas]

Did a little more searching, the pattern is called "Crinoline Lady". Crinoline is the old word for a hoop skirt. You can find lots of this pattern by doing a google search for "Crinoline Lady". Pieces are selling for about $20 and under.

Another example:
http://www.tias.com/7617/PictPage/3923251034.html

[leeuk]

thank you all for your time in helping me out much appreciated. another question were these mass produced then?

[KC]

Yes they were mass produced.