I have added a new pattern page for the Tudor Rose design 4479. It is very similar to 4491 and quite rare especially examples true to the design in the pattern book. Most items seen are hybrids between 4479 and 4491.
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| 4479 to left - 4491 to right |
One way to place 4479 in the production history is to imagine that it was conceived as a lustre version of 4040, (or 4300 or 4318). But soon afterward pattern 4491 was created with an additional frieze border and green enamel. Once 4491 was deemed the more commercial pattern 4479 was discontinued. It is all speculation!