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Fifteen Flying Bird Soup or Pasta Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa

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This set of fifteen Flying Bird soup or pasta dishes has everything you want in a colorful pattern: a beautiful bird and flowers painted rainbow colors. The colors are an unexpected combination of purple, pink, yellow, orange, deep cobalt blue, and green. The Flying Bird pattern has been popular since it was first made by Davenport in England circa 1813. This set was made by Davenport in England circa 1840. The flying bird pattern features a long-tailed bird in flight above a flower-filled garden. This set of fifteen dishes for pasta or soup showcases the exceptional and enduring charm of this chinoiserie design. The bottom of each dish has the blue printed Davenport factory mark: "Davenport Stone China." Set on a dining room table, these dishes would make a wonderful greeting for your guests as they approach the table. Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter x 2 inches deep Condition: Excellent Price: $2,480 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cream-colored blue-printed earthenware. By September 1806 the quality of his porcelain and pottery wares was such that the Prince of Wales, later to become King George IV, ordered Davenport services.
  • Creator:
    Davenport Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 15
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1840
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Katonah, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000008531stDibs: LU866538663382
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