They are ideal for serving Lunch, Dessert, or a Salad. These have never been offered for sale prior to this listing and have been in the Family for Generations. Each plate is marked with the Woodside Sterling Co hallmark of a W inside a Laurel Wreath, Sterling, and 2955 (pattern number). They also have a lovely script monogram… Each Plate Measures: 9 in diameter. The 12 Plates Weigh: 3,222.9 grams (103.62 troy ounces = 7.105 pounds). In excellent condition with minor wear for their age from occasional use as expected. The detail is crisp as they have only been hand polished.