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Early Spode Regency Dollar Pattern Punch Bowl
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A large Spode Regency porcelain punch bowl in the Dollar pattern, made in England circa 1810.
This punch bowl, designed by English potters after Asian motifs and named for an American currency, presents a fascinating instance of globalization in the ceramic medium.
The Spode Dollar pattern, named after its obvious visual similarity to the dollar sign, was loosely based on Asian patterns. Chinese and Japanese porcelains exported to the West featured meaningful iconography, the cultural significance of which was lost on European craftsmen and consumers. Instead, Western artists focused on aesthetic functionality of these symbols and reinterpreted them for decorative purposes.
Spode’s “dollar signs” are artistic interpretations of a Chinese character that represented longevity. The dark cobalt panels of this punch bowl are a Western reimagination of the “taotie”, originally a monster mask thought to ward off evil.
Dimensions: 11 in. Dm x 4 3/4 in. H
Condition: Very good condition. Some very minor wear to the gilding, most noticeably around the rim and to a small area on the inner golden rim on the bowl. Light scratching to the center of the bowl.
- Creator:Spode (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Regency (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1810-1815
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some very minor wear to the gilding, most noticeably around the rim and to a small area on the inner golden rim on the bowl. Light scratching to the center of the bowl.
- Seller Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Spode
Spode is one of the oldest and most distinguished of the great pottery companies of Staffordshire, the time-honored home of English ceramics. The firm’s blue and white bone china transferware is a timeless classic. Spode dishes compose the sort of elegant dinner service that most of us envision on a traditional holiday table.
The company was established in 1770 in Stoke-on-Trent by Josiah Spode, a friend and neighbor of another estimable English ceramist, Josiah Wedgwood. Spode was particularly known for two technical achievements in the firm’s early decades. The first was to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china — a type of porcelain (made with a mixture of bone ash, minerals and clay) that is dazzlingly white and so strong it can be used to create very thin translucent plates and vessels. The other was to perfect the making of transferware. That process involves the transfer of pictorial images inked on tissue paper — such as the garden scenery in the famous Willow dish patterns — onto ceramics that are then sealed with a glaze. In 1833, following the sudden death of Josiah Spode III, business partner W.T. Copeland took over the company and changed its name. Collectors regard Copeland-marked pieces as Spode china. The Spode brand was revived in 1970.
From the 1820s onward, Spode enjoyed tremendous success both in Britain and elsewhere owing to the beauty and vitality of its decorative imagery. By some counts, Spode created more than 40,000 patterns in the 19th century. Many favorite Spode patterns — among them Blue Italian, India Tree, Greek and Woodland — date to the company’s early years. Spode’s most popular pattern, Christmas Tree, was introduced in 1938. Prices for Spode china vary widely, based on the size of the service, its condition and the pattern. An antique dinner service for 12 people or more, in good repair and complete with cups and serving dishes, will generally cost between $10,000 and $20,000. Such Spode services become heirlooms — a proud and timeless addition to a family’s table. And as you will see on these pages, Spode’s rich and varied wares offer a visual feast in and of themselves.
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