Description.
Of rare quality and condition, a finely-moulded, Melbourne-type leaf-shaped dish, painted in green with floral sprays.  Creamware dessert dishes composed in a formal fashion encouraged the modish aspirations of patrons to display “Com-pleat Table Services." This press-moulded, oval piece has a flange with twelve dished lobes and reeded guard rim; the body fabric has a heavy-cream colour under lead-glaze that thickens to deep yellow.  Alternate panels are very closely punched to blend heart, diamond, rice grain, and circle shapes creating patterns resembling a crown.  Remaining concavities and the middle well introduce four variations of overglaze floral studies, outlined in black and thickly enamelled with radiant monochrome green—the style of some Derby porcelain. 

Formerly part of the collection of the renowned creamware collection of Tom Walford, sold at Christie's in 2012. This item was lot 148. 

Condition.
In superlative unrestored condition. Tiny nibbles to the handle ends.

Dimensions.
23.4cm

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