{"product_id":"p-w-co-corean-dessert-plate","title":"P.W. \u0026 Co. \"Corean\" Dessert Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003eearly Victorian \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware dessert plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Corean”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern by \u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e, printed in a rich \u003cb\u003eflow black \/ mulberry transfer\u003c\/b\u003e. The exotic central scene features an elaborate Oriental-style pavilion surrounded by tropical palms, smaller buildings, lush vegetation, and a distant boat. The ornate border continues the Chinoiserie influence with scrolling ornament and floral decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Corean” \u003c\/b\u003epattern is a documented \u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e design dating to \u003cb\u003e1834–1859\u003c\/b\u003e and was produced in both blue and mulberry\/flow-black versions. A surviving example in the Printed British Pottery \u0026amp; Porcelain database identifies the pattern as an Asian\/exotic theme and notes that examples were produced specifically for the \u003cb\u003eAmerican market\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire pottery firm based in \u003cb\u003eTunstall\u003c\/b\u003e, operating from 1834 through 1859. The company was known for its \u003cb\u003ePearl Stone Ware\u003c\/b\u003e, a durable earthenware\/stoneware body decorated with transfer-printed designs. Their extensive range of patterns included \u003ci\u003eCorean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Vase\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVenus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTemple\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eManilla\u003c\/i\u003e. The firm's wares were exported extensively, particularly to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name \u003ci\u003e“Corean”\u003c\/i\u003e reflects the period's fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes and architecture. The design itself is best understood as \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than a literal depiction of Korea: pagoda-like architecture, tropical palms, ornamental gardens, and exotic landscapes were common motifs in Staffordshire's 19th-century transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe deep, almost black-purple coloration is characteristic of \u003cb\u003eflow black\/mulberry transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, in which the printed decoration softened and blurred during firing, creating the atmospheric quality seen here. Examples of \u003ci\u003eCorean\u003c\/i\u003e are documented specifically in mulberry as well as blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eTunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Podmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co. (P. W. \u0026amp; Co.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Corean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1834–1859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow black \/ mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e7.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196279550039,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/45_1696d1a6-6509-4af6-851c-3a36b13913ea.jpg?v=1787700804","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/p-w-co-corean-dessert-plate","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}