{"product_id":"antique-british-ironstone-china-plate-267-oriental-imari-style-29cm","title":"Antique British Ironstone China Plate 267 Oriental Imari Style 29cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive antique British ironstone china plate, pattern number 267, is a fine example of mid–19th century “oriental style” decoration strongly influenced by Japanese Imari wares. Made in England and clearly backstamped “IRONSTONE CHINA 267” beneath a royal coat of arms, the piece displays the typically robust body and glossy glaze associated with early ironstone production, combined with richly coloured transfer and hand-painted enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate measures approximately 29 cm in diameter across the furthest points of its shaped rim, as confirmed by the tape measure in the photographs. The form is particularly decorative: a deeply moulded, lobed outline with gently scalloped and notched edges that create a dramatic, almost flower-like silhouette when viewed from above. The back shows a neatly defined, stepped footrim that raises the plate slightly from the table and adds to its presence when displayed upright on a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration follows the popular Imari palette of iron red, cobalt blue and leafy greens, heightened with touches of gilt. To the centre, a still-life arrangement of oriental vases and flowering plants stands on a stylised terrace. The pot forms – including a tall green vase and a low covered jar – are drawn in a pseudo-Chinese or Japanese style, while the surrounding foliage includes peony-like blossoms and scrolling leaves. The design is likely to have been transfer-printed in outline and then embellished by hand with overglaze enamels, giving subtle variations and brushwork texture to the colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wide, richly decorated border radiates around the well. Alternating panels of deep navy blue and brick red are filled with scrolling foliage, stylised chrysanthemums and cloud-like motifs, all outlined and highlighted with gilding. The enamels remain strong and vibrant, suggesting careful use and good preservation over time. The rim is picked out with small touches of gilt that emphasise the undulating edge; some expected rubbing to the gilding may be present, consistent with genuine age and handling, but there is no obvious overpainting or modern restoration visible in the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the plate is plain glazed white with the maker’s printed mark in puce: the British royal arms flanked by lion and unicorn above the wording “IRONSTONE CHINA” and the pattern number “267” beneath. This type of mark was adopted by several Staffordshire potteries in the 19th century to denote durable ironstone china and to suggest royal patronage. Even when the exact factory attribution is uncertain, the combination of the coat-of-arms device, the registration-style number, and the characteristic body strongly supports a mid-Victorian Staffordshire origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition, based on the photographs, appears good for an antique ironstone piece of this age. The glaze shows the usual light surface wear and occasional speckling or tiny firing imperfections, typical of hand-made ceramics from the period, but no obvious major cracks or large chips are apparent. Any minor age-related crazing or small rim nicks would be considered normal and do not detract from its decorative appeal. Collectors of English Imari-style ironstone, oriental revival patterns, or Victorian decorative tablewares will find this plate especially attractive, both as a stand-alone display piece and as part of a larger group. Its generous 29 cm size makes it ideal for wall mounting or for featuring at the centre of a cabinet display, where the bold colours and scrolling rim can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53587245367580,"sku":null,"price":39.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4630\/0188\/files\/57_065f4f2d-8486-4a58-8deb-431a2cf68d82.jpg?v=1767694925","url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/antique-british-ironstone-china-plate-267-oriental-imari-style-29cm","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}