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Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten
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About the Item
Greek Revival Dining: Set of 10 Spode "Phliasian Horseman" Soup Plates
(c. 1806–1820)
A fine set of 10 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed pottery soup plates by Spode, featuring a distinct scene from their celebrated "Greek" pattern series.
The central tondo depicts "Refreshment for Phliasian Horseman," illustrating a triumphant moment from the Peloponnesian War where a mounted warrior is offered a drink by a maiden. This central narrative is framed by Spode's signature floral ground border, interspersed with four classical urns and shaped reserves containing further Neoclassical figures.
The design source is historically documented: the images were adapted from "Outlines from the Figures and Compositions upon the Greek, Roman and Etruscan Vases of the late Sir William Hamilton," engraved by Mr. Kirk. This pattern is notable in Spode's history as likely the first "multi-scene" service, where different shapes (like soup plates vs. dinner plates) featured different central subjects.
Condition: Good antique condition.
Glaze remains glossy and the blue transfer is crisp.
Note: One plate has a hairline crack (as mentioned). The remaining 9 appear free of significant damage.
Markings:
Impressed: Various workman's tally marks including "1", "2", and "4".
Painted: Blue workman's marks to the underside.
Measurements:
Diameter: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm)
Height: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)
Literature & Reference:
Drakard & Holdway, Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833: Pages 248–250, Pattern Number P906-10.
Spode Museum Trust: Documented as part of the "Greek" series introduced in 1806 to cater to the Regency taste for antiquity.
Provenance: Private New Jersey Collection
(Ref: VM98408)
- Creator:Spode (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Diameter: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 10
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1810
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Glaze remains glossy and the blue transfer is crisp. Note: One plate has a hairline crack (as mentioned). The remaining 9 appear free of significant damage.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: VM984081stDibs: LU861047813802
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. The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe.
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 advancement 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.
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.
In 1833, following the sudden death of Josiah Spode III, business partner W. T. Copeland took over the company and changed its name to Copeland Spode (it later changed again, this time to W. T. Copeland and Sons). Collectors regard Copeland-marked pieces as Spode china. The Spode brand was revived in 1970.
Many favorite Spode patterns — among them Blue Italian, Indian Tree, Greek and Woodland — date to the company’s early years. Spode’s most popular pattern, Christmas Tree, was introduced in 1938.
Prices for antique and vintage 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.
Find Spode serveware, ceramics and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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