English Blue Transferware Plate, Chinoiserie Plate,18th C, Signed w/Leaf Mark

Pottery : Antique : 18th C Blue & W Transferware

 

There is much controversy over the pattern name for this plate, and the maker's identity. The great folks at the Transferware Collector's Club have identified the pattern as " Two Figures II" . It is marked on the back with a hand painted blue leaf.

Other similar patterns are: "Conversation" and "The Caughley Blue Willow Pattern".

This pattern is often impressed with the initials "I.H.", which for many years was thought to be the mark of Josiah Heath. The latest research seems to suggest that mark should be identified as belonging to John Harrison of Stoke.

Regardless of the controversy, this is a gorgeous example of early blue printed wares, and dates c. 1780-90. The octagonal, indented plate is about 9-1/4" in diameter and is in incredibly fine condition, with no cracks, no chips, no crazing, and a good high gloss. It even has a nice ring (for earthenware) when tapped! It is very dark blue.

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Item ID: 12551