Banquet Sized Doulton Burslem 'Watteau' Flow Blue Platter (49cm)

Banquet Sized Doulton Burslem 'Watteau' Flow Blue Platter (49cm)At nearly half a meter wide, this is an exceptionally rare example of Doulton Burslem. Produced circa 1901, this piece features the iconic 'Watteau' pattern, inspired by the French Rococo artist Jean Antoine Watteau. The design depicts intricate floral scrolling in the desirable 'Flow Blue' stylewhere the cobalt glaze was deliberately allowed to bleed into the ironstone during firing, creating a halo like softness that collectors prize. It is a true

Moths - 1 and this is how I have labeled them when selecting a print to order

10cm x 12cm

Both knives present well with no chips or cracks to the handles

2 x Side Plates (20cm): Standard antique wear

each with a narrow raised band at top and bottom and a lovely golden yellow enamel surface

Maker: Spiers & Pond (London)

modern silhouette

making it ideal for arranging thicker stems

examples are featured in the Crown Corning Glassware Collection at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) in Sydney

Without the original birds

catching the light and adding movement to the piece

Condition: Good condition with some glazing defects presenting as minor pits in the glaze