Antique c. 1876-80

Spode Copeland Duncan Rural Scenes

Stoke Upon Trent

FLOW BLUE TRANSFER WARE MEZZANINE DRAINER / STRAINER Platter

Rare antique Copeland Late Spode 'Duncan Scenes' pattern meat strainer features an idyllic English country scene of sheep meandering down a road towards a thatched cottage.



In 1849, W T Copeland commissioned artist Edward Duncan to paint a series of sepia water colors to inspire a selection of tableware. In the following year Copeland Spode registered the new Rural Scenes pattern. It was produced subsequently without a border design and was called Duncan Scenes. Around 1878 the production was limited and printed in brown on cream bodied eartherware in Amien embossed shape with Gadroon rims. The Copleand family retained a dinner set in this pattern. This plate is a wonderful example of the series...for collectors or for a lover of sheep and rural scenery.

Measures:  12 3/4" x 9"

Condition: Good, a little wear around the edges and a few brown spots from age. NO chips or cracks but some small flakes around a few of the drain holes. 

Marked: impressed with the word Copeland and a B below.

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