{"product_id":"antique-english-blackberry-brown-transferware-plate-with-copper-lustre-circa-1840-1890","title":"ANTIQUE ENGLISH BLACKBERRY BROWN TRANSFERWARE PLATE WITH COPPER LUSTRE, CIRCA 1840–1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAT A GLANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Antique British earthenware\u003cbr\u003e• Brown transferware with copper-lustre clobbering\u003cbr\u003e• Naturalistic blackberry, blossom, bud and leaf decoration\u003cbr\u003e• Four repeating botanical sprays resting on delicate heather stems\u003cbr\u003e• Narrow trailing-vine border\u003cbr\u003e• Beautifully preserved white center\u003cbr\u003e• Impressed “P” mark on the reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Maker currently unknown\u003cbr\u003e• Circa 1840–1890\u003cbr\u003e• Measures approximately 9¾ inches in diameter\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent antique condition\u003cbr\u003e• Display stand is not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberries, blossoms and just enough copper lustre to make the whole thing glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptionally pretty antique English plate features four naturalistically rendered blackberry stems arranged around a generous white center. Each branch combines ripening berries, serrated leaves, open blossoms and delicate buds, with a fine sprig of heather tucked underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original brown transfer decoration has been enlivened with copper-lustre clobbering, creating rich tonal variations from warm bronze and chestnut to deep, nearly black brown. A slender trailing vine follows the gently shaped rim and neatly frames the entire composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unadorned center keeps the design from feeling overly busy and gives this plate tremendous decorative versatility. Display it alone, incorporate it into a botanical plate wall, or mix it with black, brown, mulberry and blue-and-white transferware. It would also be particularly beautiful layered with antique majolica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears a single impressed “P.” This mark has been documented on another example of the same pattern, but because it may relate to several different manufacturers, the maker remains unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, repairs or staining noted. Any minute variations in the transfer, lustre and glaze are consistent with the plate’s age and hand-finished manufacture. Please review all photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the race for good taste, checkout wins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068285296865,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4434\/6593\/files\/IMG_8921.jpg?v=1788968489","url":"https:\/\/risacermakinteriors.com\/products\/antique-english-blackberry-brown-transferware-plate-with-copper-lustre-circa-1840-1890","provider":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}