{"product_id":"georgian-derby-porcelain-partridge-pattern-plate-c-1815","title":"Georgian Derby Porcelain Partridge Pattern Plate c.1815","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive early nineteenth‑century plate is a fine example of Georgian Derby porcelain, decorated in the distinctive “Partridge” pattern and dating to around 1815. Measuring approximately 20.5 cm in diameter, it is a versatile cabinet piece that also sits well in a table setting alongside other Imari and Japan‑inspired wares of the Regency period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the plate is richly painted in an iron‑red, cobalt blue, green and gilt palette characteristic of Derby’s interpretation of oriental designs. At the centre rises a fantastical flowering tree, its gnarled cobalt trunk highlighted with touches of gilding and moss‑green enamel. Around it cluster stylised chrysanthemum and peony‑type blooms, painted in shaded iron red with reserves picked out in gold. The composition is busy yet well balanced, with scrolling branches spreading across the surface and creating a lively sense of movement typical of the Partridge pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground is profusely scattered with small red “partridge eye” buds, a motif which gives the pattern its popular name. These tiny paired strokes are arranged in repeated groups that add texture and rhythm to the design, filling the spaces between the larger floral elements and echoing contemporary Japanese Imari decoration. Fine cobalt branches radiate outward toward the rim, framing the central tree and guiding the eye around the plate. The rim itself is finished with a narrow gilded line, now gently softened from age and use, in keeping with a piece of around 200 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse shows the typical clean, glazed back of early nineteenth‑century Derby porcelain, with a simple hand‑painted pattern number in red enamel to the centre of the foot well. There is no printed mark, which is correct for the period; instead, Derby used painter’s marks and pattern numerals, and this style of numbering is consistent with other documented examples of the Partridge pattern made circa 1810–1820. The shallow foot ring and well‑finished, slightly glazed base are also characteristic of the factory’s output at this date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition appears generally commensurate with age. The glaze shows the light surface wear and minor utensil marks expected of a Regency plate that has seen careful use. The gilding around the rim and within the floral motifs shows some rubbing where the piece has been handled or stacked. No obvious large cracks or over‑painting are visible in the images provided, though potential collectors should examine all photographs closely to assess any fine glaze crazing, small rim nicks or kiln specks typical of early porcelain manufacture. Overall, the piece presents very well and retains strong, unfaded enamels, particularly in the cobalt blue and iron red areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its vibrant early Imari‑style palette and densely painted oriental florals, this Georgian Derby Partridge pattern plate is an excellent addition to a collection of English porcelain from the late eighteenth to early nineteenth century. It displays beautifully on a stand or within a cabinet, and its moderate 20.5 cm size makes it ideal for grouping with other Derby, Coalport or Worcester pieces of similar date. For serious collectors, the Partridge pattern is a key decorative scheme in the Derby repertoire, illustrating how English manufacturers adapted fashionable Japanese and Chinese motifs to suit Regency taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether acquired for a focused Derby collection, as a single statement plate, or to complement a broader display of Imari‑palette ceramics, this c.1815 example offers both decorative appeal and historical interest. Its hand‑painted decoration, period pattern number and well‑preserved enamels clearly demonstrate the quality of work produced by the Derby factory during the Georgian era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941509783836,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/georgian-derby-porcelain-partridge-pattern-plate-c-1815","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}