Spode Candlelight Pattern Porcelain Trio c1806

Description

Heading : Early Spode porcelain trio
Date : c1806
Period : George III
Marks : Varying marks please see ‘Additional Information’
Origin : English
Colour : White. carmine. pink and gilt
Pattern : ‘814’
Features : Soft paste bone china porcelain Bute shaped tea cup. straight sided cylindrical coffee can. the handles have the classic Spode kinked loop. saucer has a deep lip with no recess. Decorated internally and externally the pattern is of carmine leaves painted in a detailed dot technique. raised pink enamelled berries and gilded tendrils. Gilded foliage decorates the handles.
Saucer Size : 1 1/8 inches tall by 5 3/8 inches in length
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. wear commensurate with age as shown.
Restoration : None
Weight : 285 grams combined
 

Additional Information : A stunning and interesting pattern adapted from Japanese ‘imari’ style and dating to Spode’s early works recorded in 1806. This pattern number (814) falls into the range of 80 nicknamed ‘candlelight patterns’. this was coined due to the platinum metal that was combined in the gilding. Platinum gave a unique rich sheen that was also found to be more durable. some admirers thought this new technique to be garish and too ‘showy’ in daylight even though it was intended for use by candlelight.

For reference please see ‘Spode’ The Shire Book by Robert Copeland page 30/31. Also see An Anthology of British Teapots by Philip Miller and Michael Berthoud page 110 pates 655 – 660.

Multiple items of this pattern available including a slop bowl. cream jug. sucrier and slop bowl. please contact us for more details.
Multiple teacups & saucers are also available in this pattern. Note that each cup and saucer may have varied age related wear and painter’s marks. in this case we can guarantee that at least one piece of the trio will have the sought after early ‘gold ladder’ gilders mark. If you would like a set please contact us for more details.