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Spode 'Gothic Castles' Large Blue and White Staffordshire Platter, circa 1815

Creator: Josiah Spode II - Staffordshire
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A large circa 1815 blue and white Staffordshire transferware platter produced by Spode in the 'Gothic Castles' pattern having shaped body with underglaze transfer printed decoration, the central reserve having Gothic castle in an Asiatic garden landscape, the chinoiserie border with animal, architectural, and figural vignette cartouches and animal in landscape roundels. The charming, but unusual imagery portrayed in this pattern, combining European "Gothick" architecture within an oriental landscape is typical of the "first transitional period" of Staffordshire pottery patterns which joined 'Chinese' or 'oriental' motifs with British and Eurocentric designs. An exceptional example.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Considered near perfect, appearing barely used. Typical (minor) knife marks in well, otherwise impeccable.
Creation Date:	circa 1815
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III, Regency
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental
Book References:	Literature: Coysh, A. W., and R. K. Henrywood. 'The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780 - 1880', Vol. I., Woodbridge: Antique Collectors’ Club, 1982. p. 161.
Incollect Reference #:	619024

Dimensions

W.	18.25 in;	H.	1.75 in;	D.	14.13 in;
W.	46.36 cm;	H.	4.45 cm;	D.	35.89 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.