Early Spode Porcelain Plate, Circa 1800 — With Spurious Sèvres Mark

Details

Description

A richly hand-painted and gilded English porcelain plate, attributed to Spode, dating to circa 1800. The plate features a vibrant … Read more A richly hand-painted and gilded English porcelain plate, attributed to Spode, dating to circa 1800. The plate features a vibrant neoclassical design typical of the Regency period, with alternating floral panels and geometric red-orange borders accented in gilt. A scroll-molded shell form at the top serves as a striking ornamental crest, framing a floral bouquet.

The center is decorated with elegant gilt festoons and neoclassical motifs, radiating outward to panels of hand-painted florals in vivid blues, purples, and greens, separated by diamond and swirl patterns.

The underside bears a later overglaze Sèvres-style mark, likely added to enhance its continental appeal in the 19th or early 20th century. This practice was not uncommon at the time, and the plate’s form, palette, and decorative style are entirely consistent with early Spode or English porcelain production.
• Attributed to: Spode (England)
• Date: Circa 1800
• Style: Regency / Neoclassical
• Decoration: Hand-painted floral panels, gilt ornament, and iron-red geometric borders
• Mark: Spurious overglaze Sèvres-style mark to reverse
• Condition: Good antique condition with minor wear to gilding and surface, light spotting to the center well consistent with age
• Dimensions: Approx. 8.5” diameter

A beautifully preserved and highly decorative early 19th-century English porcelain plate, blending continental flair with the elegance of the Regency aesthetic — ideal for collectors of early Spode, neoclassical ceramics, or antique porcelain with a story. See less