Antique Aesthetic Movement Peony Bloom Copeland Spode Polychrome Botanical Fluted Plate
$89.99
Brand Spode Copeland
This exquisite Spode plate, dating to the late 19th century, features a striking botanical design of peonies in full bloom, entwined with graceful stems and jagged green, thistle like foliage. The design is transfer-printed in earthy brown tones and then delicately hand-tinted in washes of aubergine, gold and coral. The scalloped, fluted edge adds a soft, tactile quality that enhances its organic beauty.
Peonies, a beloved Victorian floral emblem, symbolize prosperity and honor—fitting subjects for an age that celebrated the union of nature and art. The fine detailing and balance of color reflect Spode’s mastery in combining classical English craftsmanship with the exotic influences that defined the Aesthetic style.
A wonderful example of late 19th-century Spode artistry, this plate is both decorative and historically significant, capturing the refined sensibilities of the Aesthetic era.
This is a lovely example of Aesthetic Movement Transferware, which you can read more about in my article, The Aesthetic Movement and Transferware:
http://nancysdailydish.blogspot.com/2010/03/aesthetic-movement-and-transferware.html
No chips or cracks, some minor wear , nick or glaze pops around the rim and some crazing
Impressed in an arched shape is the word Copeland over B
Measures: 8 3/8"
