Beautiful vintage Spode Archive Collection dinner plate featuring the Georgian Series “Floral” pattern in a rich cranberry red.
The design features a delicate passionflower-style botanical motif at the center, surrounded by an exceptionally detailed border of roses, blossoms, foliage, and ornate scrolling motifs. Based on a Spode design first introduced circa 1830, the pattern was reproduced as an underglaze print from a hand-engraved copper plate, capturing the intricate character of early English transferware.
With its open ivory center and elaborate floral border, this is a wonderful pattern for mixing rather than matching. Pair it with ironstone, creamware, floral china, or other red and mulberry transferware for a collected table. Equally beautiful used for dinner, layered into a place setting, or displayed among English pottery.
Maker: Spode
Collection: The Spode Archive Collection
Series: Georgian Series
Pattern: Floral
Original Design Introduced: Circa 1830
Made in: England
Material: Earthenware
Color: Cranberry red and ivory
Size: Approximately 10.5” diameter
Quantity Available: 2 plates — sold individually
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks observed. Light surface wear may be present consistent with age and previous use. The transfer decoration remains beautifully detailed and the plates present very well.
At Bluebird Vintage Manor, we believe vintage pieces are meant to be collected for every day. Vintage items may show gentle signs of age and previous use, adding to their character and story.
