{"product_id":"spode-archive-collection-botanical-plates","title":"Spode Archive Collection Botanical Plates","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four available. Sold individually. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful English Spode plates in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical pattern from the Archive Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring an elegant monochromatic floral design inspired by the company's historic decorative archives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plate features a central arrangement of blooming flowers, delicate buds, and leafy stems rendered in crisp black and white against a softly shaded gray ground. An elaborate floral border frames the composition, with scrolling details and gently scalloped edges that lend the plates the appearance of finely engraved botanical illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Stoke-on-Trent in the 18th century, Spode became one of England's most influential ceramic manufacturers, celebrated for its transfer-printed pottery and refined decorative patterns. The Archive Collection revisits designs from the company's extensive historical repertoire, bringing traditional English ceramic decoration into later production. The Botanical pattern reflects this heritage through its detailed floral imagery and restrained, graphic palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Spode England”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse, these plates are a lovely addition to a collection of English transferware. Their black and white coloration pairs beautifully with traditional blue and white china, antique ironstone, and more colorful floral patterns. Equally appealing for table settings, plate racks, or a decorative wall arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England, Spode, Archive Collection, 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed ceramic with black and white transfer-printed decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7½\" diameter each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Minor discoloration is visible in areas of the decoration. Please review photographs as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44428993101911,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/41_68fb4ff2-e63b-40ec-ab50-64651cc1554c.jpg?v=1791507609","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/spode-archive-collection-botanical-plates","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}