Underside reads, "as it fell upon a day in the merry month of May"

Measurements: (1) gravy boat, 7 1/8 " length, 5 1/4 " x 2 5/8 " rim diameter x 4 " height, weighs 13 oz 

(1) underplate, 7 7/8 " length x 5 1/2 " width, weighs 9.2 oz

Condtion:  Good, fine crazing seen throughtout, discoloration seen, no chips, no cracks, no utensil marks of use seen