A Derby Pattern 216 Botanical Dessert Plate With Tulip c1800

Heading :  A derby botanical dessert plate
Date : c1800
Period : George III
Marks :”Tulip“. blue Derby crown and crossed swords pattern 216
Origin : Derby England
Colour :  Polychrome flower. primrose yellow and gilded border.
Pattern : 216
Condition : Good. some gilt rub on the rim. kiln spit/ scorch marks in the glaze on underside
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 23.4cms
Weight : 437 grams

Eric Knowles Comments

Botanical themes became a firm favourite at Derby when copies of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine arrived in 1791. Some years later the factory also purchased a a copy of water colourist John Edwards’ tome “A collection of Flowers”. This was a more naturalistic style than that observed in Curtis.

Services with blue Derby marks inspired by both Curtis and Edwards were made for approximately 20 years until the end of the first decade of the 19th century. This is more in the manner of Curtis