Stunning Antique Victorian Copeland Christmas Serving Plate / Charger Add an authentic piece of mid-19th-century history to your holiday table or fine porcelain collection. This beautiful, rare festive plate features a dense wreath of holly leaves and bright red berries surrounding a central mistletoe branch wrapped in a ribbon scroll. The plate is finished with an elegant scalloped border detailed with gold and green gilding.
Key Details: • Maker: W.T. Copeland & Sons (Staffordshire, England)
• Date of Registry: December 6, 1849 (Features the authentic green printed British Patent Office Design Registration Diamond Mark on the base).
• Pattern Number: Hand-painted pattern code 8295.
• Design: High-quality Victorian transferware style with hand-painted color highlights and gilded rims.
Condition: Great antique condition for its age. No major cracks, chips, or restorations visible. Please inspect the high-resolution images closely to evaluate surface wear and minor gilding loss consistent with a genuine 19th-century piece.
Provenance & Collector Context: This exact 1849 pattern is highly documented and sought after by British porcelain collectors. Pieces of this identical Copeland pattern series (Pattern No. 8295) have been featured in premier fine art auction houses, including Bonhams London, and are prized for representing the classic iconography of the mid-Victorian festive revival.
It will be carefully packaged and shipped with premium bubble wrap to ensure safe, secure transit.