Commemorative Plates from the Royal Collection

 The Madam du Barry Tin Plate

This plate reproduces one of twelve produces at Sèvres, acquired by George IV. They once formed part of a dinner service purchased in 1770 by Madame du Barry, the mistress of King Louis XV of France. The decoration is based around the themes of Love, the Seasons, the Elements and the Arts.

The Victoria and Albert Tin Plate

Made c1840 this Worcester Plate is painted at the centre with the cipher of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. It was given to Queen Mary in 1934.

The Sèvres Arabesque Tin Plate

This exceptional plate design is taken from a Sèrves cup and saucer (goblet litron) dating from 1786. Painted on a rich gold ground, the colourful arabesques and dancing classical figures, which were inspired by Raphael’s loggia decorations in the Vatican recall the Sèrves dinner service commissioned by Louis XVI of France in 1782.

The Great Exhibition Tin Plate Coalport

This design is from a dessert service by Coalport. The service was used at the Royal table at the banquet given by the City of London at the Guildhall, to celebrate the opening of the Great Exhibition, 9^th July 1851

The Chinese Tin Plate Gothic Sèvres

The unusual Gothic-cum Chinese scenes of this plate are taken from an outstanding Sèvres cup and saucer (goblet litron) dating from 1778/9 which is the only known example of its kind. The scenes may derive from illustrations of a popular novel, poem or play of the time.

The Manchester Tin Plate Sèvres

This plate is from a Sèrves service given as a diplomatic gift by King Louis XV! of France to the Duchess of Manchester, the wife of the British Ambassador to the court of Versailles. The occasion was the signature of the Treaty of Versailles which brought an end to the war of American Independence. The service was acquired by King George IV in 1802.

 Wallace Collection Plates

 Turquoise Tin Plate Sèvres

This design is taken from a Sèvres Porcelain saucer dated 1774 (C440) with the bold turquoise blue ground invented in 1753 for Louis XV’s dinner service. The cup and saucer set were acquired by the 3^rd Marquess of Hertford and displayed in St Dunston’s Villa, his residence in Regents Park, London

Garlands of Roses Tin Plate Sèvres

This design is taken from a Sèrves Porcelain saucer dated 1760 (C344). The decoration consists of a scalloped border, suspended from which are painted garlands of roses, cornflowers and pansies interlaced in pairs to form heart shapes. The cup and matching saucer were probably acquired by the 3^rd Marquess of Hertford (1777-1842).

Daisy Centre Tin Plate Sèvres

This design is taken from a Sèvres Porcelain saucer dated 1766 (C439). The cup and saucer set (Gobelet ‘à lait et soucoupe) were purchased by the 3^rd Marquess of Hertford, and recorded in an inventory of 1842.

Three Garlands Tin Plate Sèvres

This design is taken from a Sèrves Porcelain saucer dates 1766 (C438) and shows a ground pattern invented by the porcelain painter Vincent Taillandier (1736-90)

Harebell Tin Plate Sèvres

This design is taken from a Sèvres Porcelain plateau of 1766 (C430), where the intricate harebell pattern also appears on its matching bowl. The covered bowl and plateau were acquired by the 4^th Marquess of Hertford.

Basket of Flowers Tin Plate Sèvres

This design is taken from a Sèvres Porcelain Saucer produced between 1775-80 (C397-8). The decoration shows a basket of flowers, including roses, hydrangers, anemones, tulips, daisies and convolvus. The saucer and matching cup were bought by the 4^th Marquess of Hertford (1800-70) as part of a Tea Service consisting of a tray, two cups and saucers, a milk jug and a sugar bowl with cover.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Plates

Duke of Gloucester Worcester Tin Plate

This design called “Duke of Gloucester” Pattern is taken from an English Worcester soup plate made about 1780.

Tobacco Leaf Tin Plate

This Design, referred to as the “Tobacco Leaf” Pattern, is adapted from a late 18^th – early 19^th century Chinese Vase in the Metropolitan Museum’s collection. The original beaker-shaped vase was made in China for the European Market. It is made of hard paste porcelain and is decorated with enamel colours in a variant of the tobacco leaf or passion flower design.

William Morris Daffodil Tin Plate

This pattern called daffodil is taken from a wallpaper designed for Morris and Co by John Henry Dearle circa 1895.

Fitzwilliam Museum Plates

Isnik Tin Plate

Isnik pottery of the Ottoman period was among the most colourful ever made. This is a reproduction of a fritware dish, thinly covered with white slip, and painted under a clear glaze. The brilliant palette, exuberant stems of flowers springing from a central point near the rim, and breaking wave border are typical of Isnik designs of about 1550. Accession number C.23-1950

Chinoserie Toile

Blue white Chinoserie Toile from The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation – inspiration from English china tablewear circa 1775

The Rockingham Plate

Commemorative Plates from the Royal Collection. Considered the most sumptuous product of the Rockingham works, this service was originally commissioned for William IV’s Coronation in 1830, was first used at Queen Victoria’s Coronation banquet eight years later.

Victorian Tulip Plate

This design is taken from a Victorian porcelain plate c 1870. It is one of a desert service used by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at Chatsworth- Devonshire Collection Chatsworth Derbyshire

The Goodge Collection – Campion Plate

This design featuring Campion has been taken from a plate that was commissioned by the French state at the end of the Franco Prussian war after Napoleon III was deposed.  The original was made at the Sèvres Porcelain factory in 1874/5 and finally decorated in 1880.

The plate has been in the Goodge Collection since the late 1920’s and was thought to have originally been displayed at the French Embassy in London.

© The Goodge Collection 2003

The Goodge Collection – Violets Plate

This design featuring violets has been taken from a plate that was commissioned by the French state at the end of the Franco Prussian war and after Napoleon III was deposed. The original was made at the Sèvres Porcelain factory in 1874/5 and finally decorated in 1880.

The plate has been in the Goodge Collection since the late 1920’s and was thought to have originally been displayed at the French Embassy in London.

© The Goodge Collection 2003

Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth, Derbyshire – The Sevres Green Plate

This design is taken from a Feuillet (Paris) porcelain plate in the Sevres style, c.1830. It is one of a dessert service acquired by the 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858) and is on display in the Great Dining Room at Chatsworth.

©2000 The Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement

The Royal Collection – The Royal Oak Plate

Painted with The Royal Arms with the Great George and the badge of the Golden Fleece, this plate was probably made as a trial piece for the Rockingham Coronation Service c.1830.

©2005 H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II

The Royal Collection – The William IV Plate

Commissioned by William IV in 1830, this service by Worcester was completed in time to be used on 10th May 1833 at a banquet given for the Duc d'Orleans. The surrounding border is painted with the insignia of the British orders of chivalry.

©2005 H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II 

Ashmolean Museum Plates

Roses and Tulips - This plate is a reproduction of a Rose and Tulips design taken from a late 16th century Turkish fritware dish.

Gold Butterfly - This plate is a reproduction of a saucer made by the Chelsea Porrcelain Factory in London between 1758 and 1769.

Flower Sprays - This plate is a reproduction of a Flower sprays design taken from a mid 16th century Turkish fritware dish.

Victoria and Albert Museum Plates

White Ground Plate - This design is taken from a Derby Porcelain Factory Plate, painted by Leonard Lead England about 1830

Pink Roses Plate - This designs is taken from a Nantgarw China Works Plates Cardiff 1811-19

Pink Butterfly Plate - This design is taken from a Nymphenburg Porcelain factory plate, probably painted by Joseph Zachenberger, Germany 1760-5. Victoria and Albert Museum London

Pink Ground Plate - This design is taken from a Coalport Porcelain Factory Plate painted by William Cook Shropshire 1850