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Coalport Chicago Exhibition Cabinet Plate
Valerie Main Ltd
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650

Valerie Main Ltd

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Coalport Chicago Exhibition Cabinet Plate

19th century
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A superb and rare Coalport cabinet plate decorated by Josiah Rushton for the Chicago World Fair in 1893. Finely decorated with a portrait of Nelly O'Brien after Sir Joshua Reynolds this plate is in perfect original condition, Coalport factory marks overprinted with the Chicago World Fair marks, titled and signed by Josiah Rushton.

One of 2 of these specimen plates we have available

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Coalport Porcelain Cabinet Plate to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1104507
Dealers Internal Reference
10788
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Description
A superb and rare Coalport cabinet plate decorated by Josiah Rushton for the Chicago World Fair in 1893. Finely decorated with a portrait of Nelly O'Brien after Sir Joshua Reynolds this plate is in perfect original condition, Coalport factory marks overprinted with the Chicago World Fair marks, titled and signed by Josiah Rushton.

One of 2 of these specimen plates we have available

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Coalport Porcelain Cabinet Plate to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104507
Dealers Internal Ref
10788
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim.
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Archive I A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim.

Coalport Chicago Exhibition Cabinet Plate

Archive II A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim. View II
Archive III A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim.
Archive V A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim. View V
Archive VI A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim. View VI
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Valerie Main Ltd
Telephone 07860 679307 or 07974 780037
Location
Carlisle
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/valeriemainltd
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 74
Items Sold 776
Valerie Main Ltd
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A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim.
Coalport Chicago exhibition cabinet plate
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A circular porcelain cabinet plate featuring a central hand-painted portrait of a woman surrounded by elaborately gilded scrollwork and a reticulated pierced rim.
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Cabinet plates were crafted primarily for decorative display rather than functional dining, gaining widespread popularity during the nineteenth century. Leading porcelain manufacturers produced highly elaborate examples, frequently featuring intricate hand painting, gilding, and reticulation, to showcase technical skill at international trade exhibitions.

These pieces are typically constructed from fine translucent bone china or hard-paste porcelain. The decoration often combines hand-painted enamels, fired in multiple stages, with raised paste gilding and delicate pierced or reticulated border work.

Authentic Coalport porcelain generally features manufacturer backstamps or printed marks on the reverse side, corresponding to specific production eras. Genuine late Victorian examples display high precision in the reticulated lattice rim cut-outs and meticulous hand-gilded details.

Decorative cabinet plates can be positioned on acrylic or brass display stands upon sideboards, shelves, or mantelpieces. Alternatively, mounting multiple plates together on a wall creates a gallery-style focal point in dining or living spaces.

Dust gently using a clean, soft cosmetic brush or microfibre cloth to avoid abrasion. Keep the plate away from moisture, harsh chemical detergents, and direct sunlight, as excessive humidity or rough handling can damage vintage gold leaf and painted enamel layers.
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