A Rare Pair of Spode Stone China Octagonal Cabinet Plates England, Circa 1820

A rare pair of Spode Stone China octagonal cabinet plates, finely painted in brightly coloured enamels with an elaborate Chinese Chinoiserie landscape. The central reserves depict a series of animated narrative scenes incorporating elegant figures within an idealised setting, including a gentleman preparing to fly a hawk accompanied by children, a lady and child beside a temple or pavilion, figures amongst rocky, tree-lined landscapes, a lady observing from a window, and domestic fowl in the foreground. The compositions display an exceptional level of detail and are enriched throughout with finely applied gilding.

The reserves are enclosed within a richly ornamented border of flowering plants and foliage, delicately highlighted in gilt and framed by black and gilt line rims, providing an effective contrast to the vibrant palette of the central decoration.

The quality of the painting and the complexity of the design suggest a bespoke commission rather than a standard factory pattern. No comparable examples have been identified, indicating that this service may have been produced in very limited numbers, possibly as a private order.

The plates remain in excellent original condition, with no evidence of restoration, repair, chips or cracks, and retain their crisp enamels and gilding to an unusually high degree.

Provenance

Private Collection.

Dimensions (each)

23 cm wide; 23 cm high; 2.5 cm deep.

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

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