Patterns of the Month

Seen here is a 9.75 inch plate printed in black and red in the Ayam-Jantan pattern made by J & M P Bell & Co. (1842-1928) in Glasgow Scotland. The Rd. Number, 17429, is circa 1891. The pattern has a non-English descriptive title as it was intended for the South East Asia market. Visit more information and other archived patterns to learn more about this pattern.

Found on a 17.5 inch by 14 inch platter, this pattern is part of a series that depicts different birds in the center and the corners of the border.  It was made by John Dimmock & Co. (c. 1862-1904).  

Shown on a 9.63 inch plate, this pattern was made by Spode and many other factories. Inspired by an original Chinese export porcelain design, it was one of the earliest and most popular Chinoiserie patterns. Another name for the pattern is Boy on Buffalo.

This  Aesthetic pattern 7.5 inch plate was made by James Broadhurst & Sons Ltd. (1847-1984). The pattern was registered March 16, 1883. Members only: for more information about this pattern and to see other similar patterns, search the  Pattern and Source Print Database. 

Maker Unknown. This pattern is shown on a pearlware well and tree platter measuring 13 5/8” by 18 1/4” and is printed in underglaze blue with overglaze clobbering in shades of rust red and ochre enameling on the edge. The added coloring is unusual on a pattern of this type. Found on the back is an impressed “18” mark indicating the size of the dish and a blue hand painted “X” printer's mark. The border incorporates geometric shapes and picture medallions. Examples are known both with and without the name 'Wear Sc.' at the end of a fence in the design. [Not present on this piece.] The pattern is frequently attributed to Andrew Stevenson of Cobridge, Staffordshire, on the grounds of its resemblance to other marked similar patterns.

Children's patterns were intended as gifts or teaching tools. This 7 inch plate does both.  It was probably a Christmas gift and its molded border teaches the alphabet.  As is typical for most patterns made for children, the maker is unknown.

"Clyde Scenery" printed in underglaze pink(red) by John & Job Jackson (1831-1835). The central pattern is different on each size and shape. The river Clyde runs through Glasgow, so that although this is an unidentified view, it is probably easy to research. The pattern is also printed in purple, black, brown, blue and teal green.

Seen here is a 10.5 inch plate printed in the "Congo" pattern by Forester & Hulme (1887-1892). It is common for an Aesthetic pattern to have a place name as the title, although the birds and plants here seem to have little to do with the Congo. Members only: for more information about this pattern and to see other similar patterns, search the  Pattern and Source Print Database.

Shown here is a 6.5 inch plate featuring Cowes Harbour. Cowes Harbour is located in the town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight in Britain. The pattern is part of the large Enoch Wood & Sons Irregular Shell Border Series, ca. 1825. The series is best known for its American Historical views, but includes a few British views. Notice that the title of the scene is printed in the left-hand corner of the center.

"Devonshire" pattern on earthenware in underglaze brown by Ridgways, Staffordshire, circa 1880. This plate is an example of Aesthetic Movement transferware.

Shown on both a 9 inch plate and 13 inch comport, this view features a seated figure piping. The pattern is attributed to Careys on the basis of a piece bearing the factory mark and series name on a ribbon (FOB True Blue p. 86, Case 31/2). Cattle is the old English word for domestic animals, while today we only think of cows as cattle. 

This 7.25 inch plate with a molded alphabet border advertises a shoe store in Wingate, which is located in County Durham in England.

"Durham Ox With John Day" by an unknown maker is found on a 21 inch by 17 inch platter.  It was copied from an engraving  by T.Whessell after a painting by T. Boultbec.   See the engraving.  The Durham Ox is actually only found on this pattern and the 10" plate and soup plate.  The rest of the series portrays rural scenes with cows and cowmen. 

"Enniskerry in County Wicklow, Ireland" from the "Hibernia" series by John Wedge Wood (1841-1860) is found on an 8.12 inch plate.  Hibernia is the classical Latin name for Ireland.  The pattern is part of a series where each size and shape has a different scene.

"Fisherman," possibly by Minton (1793-1872),  is found on a  9.25 inch plate.  The pattern dates from around 1805. 

"Game Keeper" on earthenware in underglaze blue by an unknown maker, possibly Staffordshire, circa 1825. The backstamp features the title printed on a dog collar!

This advertising plate from the 1890s is transfer-printed on a 3 inch plate with the Standard Willow Border. It was intended as a give-away.

Giraffe markShown here is a 10 inch plate in the "Giraffe" pattern made by John Ridgway (1830-1841) to commemorate the giraffes brought to the new London Zoological Gardens in 1836. The pattern is the same on the entire dinner service. It also appears on a tea service, but with a different border. "Giraffe" was a very popular pattern. It was printed in every color except yellow. 

Shown is a 6.25 inch sauce with a pattern known as either "Girl with Calf" or "Girl with Lamb." It was made by John & William Ridgway (1813-1830). This pattern is one of many lovely rural and genre scenes found in the database.

"Harp" by R. Stevenson, printed in underglaze purple, Staffordshire circa 1830. This pattern is mainly seen in dark blue.

Commonly known as "Impatient Child," this pattern is printed on earthenware in yellow-green by an unknown maker. It was probably made in Staffordshire around 1825-1830. The pattern is usually seen in blue.

Shown here is an 11.81 inch by 9.45 inch polychrome platter advertising Mineral Waters, Brewed Ginger Beer & Hop Ale. The center image is based on "The Blind Fiddler" painted by the artist Sir David Wilkie in 1806. Jewsbury & Brown operated from 1826 until it merged with Schweppes in 1964.

Shown here is a Spode plate in the Lange Lijsen pattern, ca. 1810-1833. It was copied from a Chinese hand-painted pattern from the K'ang Hsi period, ca. 1700-1722.

The 4 inch miniature plate seen here is a Chinese hand-painted pattern with a simple version of the Long Eliza or Jumping Boy center pattern. The border is not elaborate on such a small piece.

Seen here is a 6.5 child's plate with a molded daisy border in a series depicting each of the months along with the appropriate sign of the Zodiac (look at the ram peeking over the shoulder of the man). It is impressed Scott (1840-1897) on the back, and was probably made around 1840.