This 16x12 transferware platter was produced by John Alcock in Cobridge, Staffordshire, England around 1850. The antique piece features a mulberry (purple-brown) transfer print depicting a pastoral or architectural scene, which was a popular decorative style during the Victorian era. The elaborate border with scrollwork is characteristic of the ornate aesthetic preferences of the period.

Transferware platters like this were highly prized items in middle and upper-class Victorian households, serving both functional and decorative purposes. The 'Vincennes' pattern would have been considered fashionable and sophisticated for its time. Today, these pieces are valued by collectors of 19th century ceramics, particularly those interested in English transferware and Staffordshire pottery, for their historical significance, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal.

Good condition

No chips or cracks

Weighs 3lbs 10oz.