Antique Hand Painted Chinoiserie Plates Staffordshire England - Set of 6

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A remarkable set of six 19th-century English transferware plates, each delicately hand-painted in jewel-toned enamels over a sepia brown transfer … Read more A remarkable set of six 19th-century English transferware plates, each delicately hand-painted in jewel-toned enamels over a sepia brown transfer scene.

The design depicts a charming Oriental garden vignette — pagodas, flowering trees, and figures in graceful repose — all framed by a golden-yellow border and scattered floral sprays in rose, cobalt, and green.

Originally made in Staffordshire, England around 1840–1855, these plates are attributed to Podmore, Walker & Co., celebrated for their export wares and richly detailed Chinoiserie designs. Each piece bears a teal-green underglaze mark typical of the period (smudged from firing, as was common in early Victorian production).

Hand-finished “clobbered” coloring gives every plate a slightly unique character — a true hallmark of antique craftsmanship.

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• Origin: Staffordshire, England
• Date: circa 1840–1855
• Maker: Attributed to Podmore, Walker & Co.
• Material: Earthenware, transfer-printed and hand-painted
• Diameter: 7.5 inches
• Condition: Excellent antique condition for age — light crazing and minor wear consistent with nearly two centuries of history; 2 chips to top rim noted, see photo, some small glaze loss at rim from handling or from being displayed. One small repair at rim. Some loss of color in center from age and use. Photos show all.
• Set of: 6 matching plates See less