{"product_id":"georgian-derby-partridge-pattern-porcelain-plate-c-1815","title":"Georgian Derby partridge pattern porcelain plate c.1815","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive early nineteenth‑century plate is a fine example of Georgian Derby porcelain decorated in the sought‑after “Partridge” pattern, dating to around 1815. Measuring approximately 20.5 cm in diameter, it is a useful side or dessert size and displays the refined potting and richly enamelled decoration that made the Derby factory one of the leading English porcelain manufacturers of the Regency period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate is formed with a gently everted rim and a shallow, well‑defined cavetto. The body is of a clear, warm white porcelain typical of Derby’s early nineteenth‑century production, showing good translucency and a smooth, glassy glaze. The underside has the characteristic narrow footrim and inset base, with a hand‑painted workman’s mark in iron‑red to the centre, a feature frequently encountered on Derby wares of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Partridge pattern is rendered here in a vivid palette of underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze iron‑red, soft green and gilt. The central design shows a stylised tree rising from rocky blue ground, its sinuous branches spreading across the well of the plate and into the border. Among the branches a colourful partridge is perched, its plumage picked out in iron‑red and cobalt with delicate gilded details. The foliage is formed of small red buds and blossom, interspersed with green leaves and formal flowerheads, creating a dense, almost textile‑like surface typical of late Georgian taste for Oriental‑inspired ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rim is finished with a narrow gilt line, framing the composition without overwhelming it. This kind of pared‑back gilding is consistent with Derby’s output in the years around 1810–1820, when the factory frequently combined Japanese or “Imari”‑style patterns with relatively restrained gilded edges. The Partridge pattern itself reflects the wider Regency fascination with Far Eastern motifs, translating Japanese and Chinese decorative themes into a distinctly English idiom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition appears generally good for a piece of around 200 years of age, based on the images provided. The enamel colours remain strong, particularly the cobalt blue and iron‑red, and the gilding, though showing the light rubbing expected from use, still defines the key details of the design. The glaze shows the usual minor surface marks, pinholes and tiny firing specks associated with period Derby manufacture. A small area of wear is visible to the rim, along with the normal abrasion to the footrim from standing. No obvious cracks or major restoration are evident from the photographs, but a careful examination in person under strong light would always be recommended for absolute certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate would make an excellent addition to a collection of early English porcelain, and in particular to a focused group of Derby wares or Imari‑influenced patterns. Its manageable size also makes it practical for display on a stand, in a cabinet, or mounted on a wall as part of a decorative arrangement. The combination of a documented pattern, classic Regency date and appealing bird and blossom subject gives the piece strong decorative and historical interest, while the clear user‑supplied provenance as “Georgian Derby Partridge pattern ca 1815” will be valuable for cataloguing and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941509128476,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/georgian-derby-partridge-pattern-porcelain-plate-c-1815","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}