{"product_id":"georgian-derby-porcelain-partridge-pattern-plate-c1815-1","title":"Georgian Derby Porcelain Partridge Pattern Plate c1815","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive Georgian period plate is a fine example of early 19th‑century Derby porcelain, decorated in the sought‑after “Partridge” pattern and dating to around 1815. Measuring approximately 20.5 cm in diameter, it is a good cabinet size and displays the richly coloured, Japonaiserie‑influenced style that made Derby one of the leading English porcelain factories of the Regency era.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe face of the plate is painted in a vivid palette of iron red, underglaze cobalt blue and soft greens, enlivened with touches of gilt. The central motif is a stylised exotic tree rising from a rocky mound, its trunk and roots rendered in dense cobalt with gilded highlights to suggest texture and depth. Branches sweep outwards across the well of the plate, hung with small red buds and blossoms which create an overall patterned ground. Among these branches sits the distinctive “partridge” element that gives the pattern its traditional name: a plump, iron‑red bird form with blue and gilt detailing, stylised in the manner of late 18th‑century Imari designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional ornamental devices include a basket of flowers at the lower left, sprays of foliage and tulip‑like blooms to the right, and formalised rosettes around the main trunk. The whole composition reflects Derby’s adaptation of Far Eastern Imari patterns to contemporary English taste, combining strong colour contrasts with carefully balanced asymmetry. The rim is defined by a fine gilt line, now gently softened from handling and age, which frames the design without distracting from the intricate centre.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the plate shows the expected creamy white Derby body with a glazed footrim and an underglaze and enamelled mark in iron red to the centre, consistent with early 19th‑century Derby practice. The glaze displays an even, slightly satiny surface with some age‑related wear and minor firing specks typical of period manufacture. From the images, there appears to be light surface scratching and some utensil marks to the central area, together with a little kiln dust and staining around the inner foot, all commensurate with an early 1800s piece that has seen gentle use.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Partridge” pattern was popular at Derby from the late 18th century into the Regency period, often produced on table wares and dessert services. Plates of this size were commonly used as dessert or side plates but are now widely collected as stand‑alone display pieces. The lively, all‑over decoration makes this example particularly suitable for wall or cabinet display, where the contrast of iron red and cobalt blue reads strongly even at a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this plate offers a desirable combination of age, factory attribution and classic pattern. It sits comfortably within the Georgian period, around circa 1815, and exemplifies the high‑fired porcelain body and hand‑painted enamels for which Derby was renowned. The piece would enhance a collection of Derby, early English porcelain, or Imari‑style wares, and also works well as an individual decorative accent in a more eclectic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs for a full appreciation of condition, including wear to the gilding, minor surface marks and any small firing imperfections. These characteristics are normal for antique Derby porcelain of this age and form part of its historical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941513060636,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/georgian-derby-porcelain-partridge-pattern-plate-c1815-1","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}