COALPORT Antique, Made in England 1880s Hand-painted ⚫︎Rare item With a deep, captivating cobalt blue and delicate gold gilding⁂ Hand-painted flowers elegantly blooming in the center and around the edges. This is an antique plate made by Coalport, a famous British pottery, in the 1880s. Coalport was established in 1795. Known as a prestigious pottery that adorned the tables of the British Royal Family, nobles, and the upper class, its techniques and artistry symbolized the British ceramic culture of the 19th-century Victorian era. Especially the gold gilding and hand-painted floral designs are the hallmarks of Coalport, carefully finished one by one by skilled painters. The 1880s, when this plate was made, was a glorious period when Britain was entering the mature stage of the Industrial Revolution and exporting culture and crafts all over the world. In that era, Coalport's ceramics were loved by people as a symbol of elegant tea time and a rich dining table*:✼. The shape, like soft, curved petals, creates shadows each time it catches the light, making the plate itself look like a single flower. The deep cobalt blue ground is lavishly adorned with three-dimensional gold scrollwork, shimmering like a jewel box⁂ Furthermore, delicate hand-painted bouquets are rhythmically arranged, creating a gentle and lovely atmosphere within the gorgeousnessˊᵕˋ Just looking at it, I imagine a salon in the afternoon of the distant Victorian era. Place cakes and sweets on this plate. The soft light streaming in from the window makes the gold gilding sparkle, and time flows slowly—such a scene comes to mind( ᵕᴗᵕ * This plate, which has existed beautifully for over 140 years. It is not just an antique, but a small work of art that embodies British aesthetics and craftsmanship. Transform your everyday tea time into a special time. Please enjoy the elegance and story unique to antiques in your hands.。.:* ⚪︎Size Diameter: Approximately 21.8cm Height: Approximately 2.2cm ⚪︎There is some peeling of the gold gilding on the edge and crazing on the back, but it does not affect the surface. There are no cracks, chips, or scratches, and it is in very good condition*.゜ ❉If you purchase 2 or more items, a discount is available. ꕤCurrently offering a ribbon as a gift* Material: Porcelain/Ceramic Shape: Round plate Item Type: Medium plate