Copeland Spode Tower Blue and White Transferware Platter, Circa 1905, 19 Inch

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A large late 19th century Copeland Spode “Tower” blue and white transferware platter with richly saturated cobalt decoration and a … Read more A large late 19th century Copeland Spode “Tower” blue and white transferware platter with richly saturated cobalt decoration and a beautifully molded white border.
An antique English blue and white transferware platter by Copeland Spode in the enduring “Tower” pattern, dating to circa 1890. The scene features a romantic landscape with a stone bridge, riverside tower, birds in flight, and stylized trees, all rendered in richly saturated cobalt blue.
The central scene is framed by a floral border with deep tonal variation and crisp detailing, while the softly molded white rim creates a striking contrast against the vivid blue decoration. That raised white border gives the platter a more sculptural, dimensional appearance than many flatter transferware examples from the period.
The generous scale makes it especially versatile — beautiful displayed on a wall, layered into a blue and white collection, or used as a serving piece at table. A classic example of late 19th century English Staffordshire transferware that works equally well in traditional interiors, English country settings, and more collected contemporary spaces.
Marked underside: “Copeland Spode’s Tower England” with impressed mark for year 1905.
England 1905
Length: 19 In.
Width: 14 ½ In.
Depth: 1 ½ In. See less