A beautifully shaped antique platter by the Britannia Pottery Company, featuring a deep cobalt blue transfer design on a creamy white ground. The platter has a glossy glaze that highlights the intricate patterning around the border. Slightly raised sides make it as functional as it is decorative, whether for serving or display.
Made in Scotland by the Britannia Pottery Company, a renowned 19th-century ceramics manufacturer based in Glasgow, known for producing quality earthenware for both domestic and export markets. Their pieces were prized for their durability and vibrant transfer patterns, with “Willow” ware being among their most popular lines.
This platter features the iconic Blue Willow pattern, a design that has been beloved since the late 18th century. Depicting a romanticized landscape of pagodas, willow trees, a bridge with figures, and a pair of lovebirds in flight, the pattern tells the fabled story of two star-crossed lovers. The rich cobalt blue and delicate details make it a timeless classic, perfect for collectors and decorators alike.
DIMENSIONS:
10.75” W x 8.75” D x 1” H
PERIOD MADE:
Early 20th Century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
United Kingdom
STYLES:
Chinese, English Traditional
MATERIALS:
Ceramic
CONDITION NOTES:
Good antique condition with light wear and minor surface imperfections, including some expected age-related marks. Displays beautifully with vibrant color.
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MAKER'S MARK:
Stamped on reverse: “Willow” — Britannia Pottery Company, Made in Scotland.
Please note the item does not include the bamboo stand.
