- Tags Marks Hallmarks:
- Staffordshire potteries, England
- Pattern:
- Blue Willow (Chinoiserie, Transferware)
- Material:
- Ironstone
- Type or Style:
- Soup Plate
- Circa:
- Mid-to-late 19th century, c. 1860–1890s
- Item Height:
- 1 1/2 in
- Item Width:
- 9 1/8 in
- Condition Notes:
- Visible rim chips and wear
This is an authentic antique English blue transferware soup plate featuring the classic Willow Pattern. Produced in Staffordshire, England, circa 1860–1890, this deep plate showcases a rich cobalt design with pagodas, figures on a bridge, willow trees, and doves in flight – one of the most iconic chinoiserie patterns of the Victorian era.
The backstamp features the Royal Arms crest with lion and unicorn, with the word “WILLOW” below, a mark used by several Staffordshire potteries during the mid-19th century.
Details:
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Pattern: Blue Willow (Chinoiserie, Transferware)
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Type: Deep Soup Plate / Bowl
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Maker: Staffordshire potteries, England
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Date: c.1860–1890
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Mark: Royal Arms with “WILLOW”
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Size: ~9" diameter (typical soup plate size)
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Color: Deep cobalt blue on white
Condition:
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Antique condition with expected age wear
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Rim chips and surface wear (see photos for details)
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Some light staining/crazing typical of 19th-century pottery
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Still displays beautifully as part of a collection or as décor
Why Collect Willow Ware?
Blue Willow has been beloved for over 200 years and remains one of the most collected and displayed patterns worldwide. Its timeless chinoiserie imagery makes it perfect for Victorian, farmhouse, or cottagecore décor, or as a collector’s piece for antique pottery enthusiasts.
