Antique English Ironstone Imari Platter, “Smyrna” Pattern, Hand-Painted

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Antique English Ironstone Imari Platter, “Smyrna” Pattern, Hand-Painted, 17"

A large English ironstone platter in the Imari style, with orange … Read more Antique English Ironstone Imari Platter, “Smyrna” Pattern, Hand-Painted, 17"

A large English ironstone platter in the Imari style, with orange peonies, pink and purple blossoms and green foliage around a central garden rock, set in a deep cobalt blue border with gilt scrollwork and a thin gilt rim.
Marked “Smyrna” on the underside, along with an “Imperial Stone” mark.

The pattern has the rich, busy look English potters borrowed from Japanese Imari porcelain. It makes a statement on a sideboard or dining table, or at the center of a plate wall. The underside carries an “Imperial Stone” mark. Staffordshire, England, 19th century, circa 1850 to 1880.

Material: Ironstone, hand-painted enamels and gilt
Dimensions: 17" L x 14" W x 1½" H

Condition: Very good antique condition. No chips or cracks. There is light staining, surface wear and utensil marks consistent with use. The colours and gilding remain bright. See less