Queen Bess II silver ware was a popular pattern was introduced in 1946 by Oneida Community with their "Tudor Plate" trademark. This pattern was offered as a Betty Crocker premium by collecting coupons from boxes of selected General Mills products. An expert from one of their many ads states: "Lovely Queen Bess Pattern. Extra heavy silverplate; principal forks and spoons reinforced with additional layer of pure silver. Dramatic new Queen Bess design inspired by the Garden Rose of China".