Overview
A large, oval earthenware platter featuring a sophisticated 'Japonisme' design in black transferware.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Transferware Platter, c.1882
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Story
On January 3, 1882, the design for this specific pattern was officially registered with the British Patent Office, as evidenced by the 'Kite Mark' on the reverse.
Maker / Origin
While the impressed maker's mark is faint, the registration diamond points directly to the prestigious Staffordshire pottery district.
Condition & Value
The platter shows significant 'crazing' (a fine network of cracks in the glaze) and some minor staining/pitting on the reverse, which is entirely consistent with… Large serving platters in Aesthetic Movement patterns are highly sought after by collectors of 'black and white' transferware.
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