A stunning hand painted W. T. Copeland 9 3/8 plate circa 1880. The plate is decorated with a lobed edge featuring a light grey border banded with gold and has a large sprig of laburnum painted in beautiful detail.
This plate is in excellent condition with little to no gold or enamel wear, as if it were little used. It is an elegant display for either a cabinet or wall.
Bellissimo piatto dipinto a mano di W. T. Copeland, c1880. Decorato con un bordo grigio chiaro incorniciato in oro, è dipinto all’interno con un ramo di laburno (maggiociondolo), realizzato con magnifici dettagli. E’ in ottime condizioni. Ha un diametro di circa 24 cm.
| Standard printed mark, c.1851-85 |
The history of Spode China dates back to its foundation in March of 1733 by Josiah Spode. In 1784, William Copeland joined the firm and eventually became a partner along with his son, William Taylor Copeland, who became sole owner of the entire business in 1833. The company remained in the Copeland family until 1960’s. They are famous for their beautiful transfer patterns and their fine white bone china. The mark shown was quite rare and only used for their best wares.
