Antique Hand-Painted Pansy Sentiment Plate – “Here Are Purple Pansies” Verse, Victorian Era Lustre Edge

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A charming piece of Victorian sentiment ware, this antique hand-painted pansy plate features delicate floral artistry and an embossed scalloped … Read more A charming piece of Victorian sentiment ware, this antique hand-painted pansy plate features delicate floral artistry and an embossed scalloped edge trimmed in gilt. The center showcases three vivid pansies surrounded by a poetic verse that reads:

“Here are purple pansies, memories’ favorite flower, bringing recollections fond of happy bygone hours.”

This type of sentimental verse plate was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often given as a token of friendship or remembrance. The piece’s faux “crackle” effect and gilt-trimmed ruffled rim add depth and texture, making it a striking decorative accent for a cottage, romantic, or Victorian-inspired space.

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• Period: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890–1910)
• Origin: Likely English or American
• Materials: Porcelain with hand-painted design and gilt trim
• Dimensions: Approx. 7ʺ diameter
• Condition: Good antique condition with age-related light wear to gilt edges.
• Colors: Cream base with purple, blue, yellow, and green detailing
• Markings: Unmarked on back
• Display Note: Lovely as wall art, displayed on a stand, or as part of an antique floral plate collection. See less