{"product_id":"georgian-derby-partridge-pattern-imari-porcelain-plate-c-1815","title":"Georgian Derby Partridge Pattern Imari Porcelain Plate c.1815","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive early 19th‑century Derby porcelain plate is a finely painted example of the much‑collected “Partridge” pattern, dating to around 1815 in the late Georgian period. Measuring approximately 20.5 cm in diameter, it is a useful cabinet size that displays beautifully while still remaining practical for table or dessert service display. The plate is formed with a gently everted rim and a shallow, dished centre, typical of Derby dessert wares of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is executed in a vivid Imari‑inspired palette of iron red, underglaze cobalt blue and shaded green enamels, picked out with fine gilt details. At the centre is the distinctive stylised tree with a knotted blue trunk rising from a mound of foliage and rockwork, issuing scrolling branches hung with radiating red buds. To one side perches the characteristic partridge, painted in warm iron red with blue and gilt accents, nestling among bold, fan‑shaped flowers and leafy stems. Additional flower sprays, grasses and seed heads fill the lower portion of the well, creating a rich asymmetrical design derived from Japanese originals but interpreted in a distinctly English manner.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is encircled by a dense border of tiny red buds linked by delicate blue branches, giving a pleasing sense of movement and tying the decoration together from edge to centre. A fine gilt line is applied at the outermost lip, now softly worn in places from two centuries of handling, consistent with an authentic early 19th‑century piece rather than a later reproduction. The enamels retain good depth and clarity, with the cobalt blue in particular firing to a strong, slightly mottled tone associated with early Derby Imari wares.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside of the plate is glazed and shows a simple foot rim with age‑related wear where it has rested on surfaces, along with some typical kiln speckling and firing imperfections that are expected on genuine period porcelain. To the centre is an iron‑red painted mark and workman’s script number, aligning with marks used by the Derby factory in the Regency period prior to the formal “Royal Crown Derby” style marks of the later 19th century. The potting is relatively light yet strong, indicating quality porcelain rather than earthenware.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is generally good for its age, with visible overall crazing to the glaze and some scattered discolouration and minor surface marks as shown in the images. There may be small areas of rubbing to the gilding and high points of the enamel, particularly on the rim and in the centre where cutlery contact would naturally occur. No obvious major cracks or significant structural damage are apparent from the photographs, but prospective buyers should inspect the images closely to satisfy themselves as to the condition, bearing in mind that over 200 years of use and display have left the plate with an attractive patina.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Georgian Derby “Partridge” pattern dessert plate would make an excellent addition to a collection of early Derby porcelain, English Imari wares or Regency period table ceramics. Its lively bird and tree design displays particularly well in a cabinet, on a wall hanger or as part of a mixed Imari grouping, and the relatively modest size allows it to sit comfortably on a stand within a bookcase or mantelpiece arrangement. Collectors often seek this pattern both singly and in sets, so the plate also has strong appeal as a replacement piece for an existing Derby dessert service.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFor decorators and interior stylists, the vibrant red, blue and green palette works especially well in traditional British interiors, classic country house schemes and eclectic maximalist displays. Whether appreciated purely for its visual impact or studied as an example of early 19th‑century English interpretations of Japanese Imari, this Derby “Partridge” pattern plate represents a charming and decorative survivor from the Georgian era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941509226780,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/georgian-derby-partridge-pattern-imari-porcelain-plate-c-1815","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}