Worchester, "Blind Earl" Pattern Dishes named after the Earl of Coventry after he lost his sight.  The pattern is made up of deep, emerald green leaves some of which are slightly raised on the glassy surface of the plate. The Worchester factory began production in 1751, initially producing rather poor quality copies of exceptional Chinese ceramics.  Later, Worchester was known for its blue and white printing, essentially enabling the company to mass produce similar images at a more rapid pace.  An open crescent "( "commonly marks Worchester objects between 1758-1790.