Large Early Victorian Staffordshire Blue & White Willow Pattern Meat Platter C.1840

A very large early Victorian English Staffordshire blue and white transfer-printed earthenware meat platter, dating to circa 1840.

An impressive example measuring approximately 44.5 cm (17½ inches) × 35 cm (13¾ inches) and weighing approximately 1,869 grams.

The platter is decorated in the classic Willow pattern, with an extensive chinoiserie landscape depicting pagodas and pavilions, a bridge with figures, river landscape and boat, willow and other trees, together with the distinctive pair of birds in flight. The central scene is surrounded by a particularly attractive and densely decorated geometric border incorporating traditional Chinese-inspired motifs.

The decoration has the attractive variations and irregularities associated with early transfer printing, while the substantial earthenware body and underside show characteristic period manufacturing features. The underside is unmarked and has pronounced concentric ridging from manufacture.

Condition: Displays extremely well for its age. There is widespread age-related glaze crazing, minor firing imperfections and speckling, together with wear and small irregularities around the rim commensurate with approximately 180 years of age. There is one fine hairline visible on the reverse, as photographed. No restoration has been identified. Please study the photographs, which form part of the condition report.

A highly decorative and substantial piece of early Victorian blue and white Staffordshire pottery, particularly impressive displayed on a dresser, sideboard or wall.

Dimensions: 44.5 × 35 cm

Weight: 1,869 g

Date: Circa 1840

Origin: England, probably Staffordshire

Material: Transfer-printed earthenware

Maker: Unmarked / unattributed

Valued at £165 but priced for a quick sale

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This work is offered as an antique object based on visual examination and comparative stylistic analysis. All statements regarding age, origin, attribution, and period represent informed scholarly opinion and are not guarantees of absolute fact.

Condition descriptions are based on external observation only. The interior, underside of the base, and any internal cavities or consecration materials have not been examined. No technical analysis (including XRF, thermoluminescence, or metallurgical testing) has been performed.

As is typical with antique bronzes, minor casting irregularities, surface wear, rubbing to high points, oxidation, and age-related imperfections are present and should be expected. No visible repairs or restorations are observed from the available views; however, the absence of hidden restorations cannot be guaranteed.

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