12 Antique Spode Copeland Cabinet Plates, 9 3/8" Cobalt & Gold

This is a beautiful plate in the Chinese inspired pattern number 4089, produced by the Copeland - Late Spode factory and made of earthenware pottery called Pearl-ware, in the mid 19th century, circa 1850. This plate is well potted with a recessed rim. The pattern is transfer printed under-glaze in cobalt blue, then carefully hand painted in bold coloured enamels over-glaze in Gilt Heightened, Rare Pattern Number '4089' which Depicts Oriental Flowers including Bamboo, Peonies and Prunus Blossom in a garden setting with insects. Similar plates of this period are shown in Steven Smith's book called Spode and Copeland, published by Schiffer. The plate is fully marked to the base, with a transfer printed Copeland Late Spode...

Elegant set of 12 dinner plates designed by Copeland Spode. These elegant 10.5" plates have an off white center in a gilt frame. The blue rim is decorated with gilt grape, leaf and vine motif. the outer edge has a scalloped gold edge. Marked on back Spode Copelands China England.