Patterns of the Month

Shown is a circa 1825 16.5 inch platter from the Fruit and Flower Border Series by Henshall & Co. (1790–1828). The pattern is "St. Cloud,” which features the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, near Paris.

Seen is a 10 inch plate known as Fruit and Flowers. It was made by Thomas Mayer (1826-1838) around 1828.

Shown is a 6 inch by 6 inch sugar bowl, “Fruit No. 11," printed in black and covered in a pink lustre wash. The maker is unknown, but the shape was used by William Adams.

Seen is a 9 inch plate depicting the Ghaut of Cutwa made by William Adams III (&S) 1804-1829 around 1824. The pattern is copied from a source print engraved by George Hunt from the work of the artist Charles Ramus Forrest.

9.50" pearlware blue-printed plate impressed mark: SWANSEA c. 1800-10 Pattern was also made by many other potteries.

This pattern is the same on all sizes and shapes. The plate has an impressed Clews (1815-1834) mark on the back, along with the printed pattern name. Plate, 10 inches.

This pattern is known as "Moses in the Bulrushes.” It is found on a 6.25 inch saucer by an unknown maker.

Shown is a 10.5 inch plate from the "Napoleon's Battles" series. It was made by Charles James Mason & Co. (1826-1845). It depicts "The Battle of "Austerlitz (the title of the battle is at the bottom of the central scene). The Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, is considered perhaps the greatest of Napoleon's victories.

Shown is a 5.25 inch saucer. It was made by R. Davies & Co. (1833-1844). The pattern illustrates the city of Christiania, which is now known as Oslo. Oslo was founded in the 11th century, but became known as Christiania to honor the Danish and Norwegian King Christian in the 17th century. The name reverted to Oslo in 1926. Oslo is the capital of Norway.

The pattern, Outdoor Amusements #01, is shown on an 18.5 inch high garden seat. The maker is unknown. Outdoor Amusements #02 is also in the database, as the top or seat features a different pattern.

The pattern on this 8.5 inch plate was copied from "View of a Street in Moscow, with the Magnificent Mansion of Pascof" by Edward Daniel Clarke, 1809. The maker of the pattern is unknown. It dates from around 1825.

Shown is a 10 inch soup plate made by Copeland & Garrett (1833-1847). It is titled on the front of the plate, “Retreat from Waterloo,” and is part of the Wellington Series.

Shown is an 11 inch plate titled “St. John”  by an unknown maker, ca. 1835.  It is from “The Sun Of Righteousness” series.

Made by Spode (1770-1833), this rare all-over sheet-type floral pattern was printed underglaze in blue. The example shown here was produced with the background to the flowers entirely painted in gold. The pattern name, Sunflower, is also known as "Convolvulus."

Shown is a 10 inch plate titled “The Sailor’s Return,” maker unknown, ca. 1840. The pattern is printed in black and painted. 

Shown is an 18.25 inch platter titled “Tomb of the Emperor Shah Jehan.” It was made by John Hall (& Sons) around 1825. The pattern is based on a print, “The Taj Mahal, Tomb of the Emperor Shah Jehan and his Queen” from the book “A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna in India” by Charles Ramus Forrest, which was published in 1824.

Here is a 10 inch plate made by Spode (1770-1833) in the Greek Pattern. It is part of a series where most sizes and shapes have a different center surrounded by the same border. This pattern depicts Zeus (Jupiter) in his Chariot. It is copied from the work of Wilhelm Tischbein, 1791.

Shown is a 6.625 inch plate in John Hall (& Sons), 1814-1832, “Oriental Scenery” series. The pattern is from a series of Indian views, and this one is titled “City Of Benares.” It is copied from Charles Ramus Forrest’s book “A Picturesque Tour along the Rivers Ganges and Jumna in India,” which was published in 1824.

Domed 5 inch polychrome or Prattware pot lid titled “The Children of Flora,” ca. 1860. Flora was a Roman goddess of flowers and the season of spring. The British children illustrated on this lid appear to be acting out the change of seasons.

Shown is a 7.75 inch pearlware plate titled "A Present From The Staffordshire Potteries." Children's patterns were often intended as rewards, christening gifts or souvenirs. This plate was probably a souvenir from the Potteries.

Found on a 7.25 inch plate, this pattern was made to delight and teach. Along with the alphabet on the border are clock numerals. The lucky child could learn to tell time as well as the ABCs. The actual pattern name is "Childrens (sic) Clock". The pattern was made by Brownhills Pottery (1872-1896).

Children's plates and mugs were often given as rewards for good behavior, christening presents, and as teaching tools. Shown is an unusual pattern on a 7.5 inch plate which features the musical notes that are named for the first seven letters of the alphabet. These letter names are used over and over as you go up the piano keys: ABCDEFGABCDEFG.

"Anglais" which is the French word for "English," was made  by William Alsager Adderley (1876-1905).

This pattern, which is found on a 16 inch by 12.5 inch platter, is part of a series of famous English tourist spots and castles.  The asymmetrical Aesthetic style lends itself to more than one view.  The large view depicts  Warwick Castle and the small view depicts Guy's Cliffe. The naturalistic border is filled with flowers, ivy and ferns. Look for the spider and web in the left-hand corner.  The registry mark is for October 20, 1883.  

"At The Zoo" by an unknown maker is found on a 5.12 inch child's ABC plate.   Patterns made to celebrate the popular London Zoological Gardens are found on adult dinner services as well as children's items.  To learn more about this pattern, see At The Zoo in the pattern and source print database.