{"product_id":"spode-camilla-blue-transferware-salad-plate-w-t-copeland-sons-circa-1920s-1930s-made-in-england","title":"Spode 'Camilla' Blue Transferware Salad Plate, W.T. Copeland \u0026 Sons, circa 1920s–1930s, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpode's Camilla pattern has been in continuous production since 1833 — which makes it one of the longest-running transferware patterns in English ceramic history, and one of the most immediately recognisable. The central floral spray is a stylised illustration of Camellia sinensis, the tea plant, chosen deliberately at a time when Britain's romantic obsession with afternoon tea culture was at its height. The elaborate outer border, with its French Renaissance-inspired ironwork scrolls and floral cartouches, frames the central motif with the kind of confident, layered decoration that defined the golden age of English blue and white transferware. On a good example, the cobalt blue is rich and deep, the transfer crisp, and the overall effect is one of quiet, enduring elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate dates to the 1920s–1930s based on the backstamp format — \"Spode's 'Camilla' Copeland England\" with a single digit date code — placing it in the W.T. Copeland \u0026amp; Sons era, before the Spode name was formally revived as the primary brand. A single salad plate at 19cm is a practical and versatile size: beautiful as a standalone display piece, useful as a cheese plate or dessert plate, and frequently sought by collectors completing broken family sets. The Camilla pattern was so beloved that when the historic Spode factory faced financial difficulties in 2008 and was acquired by the Portmeirion Group, Camilla was preserved as a core pillar of the heritage range. It is still in production today — but a 1920s–1930s original, hand-printed from an engraved copper plate, is a different thing entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e W.T. Copeland \u0026amp; Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, England (under the Spode legacy brand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCamilla\u003c\/em\u003e (blue colourway)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920s–1930s (confirmed by backstamp format and date code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salad \/ dessert plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e English earthenware with underglaze blue transfer print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6911.10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or crazing. Two minor factory artifacts are present and noted honestly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall faint paint smudges on the unglazed foot rim — typical of kiln stacking during production and not visible when the plate is on display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small, slightly raised dark blue ink blob on the transfer print surface — a factory artifact where a drop of wet cobalt ink pooled before glazing, rather than damage sustained in use. This type of imperfection is valued by collectors as proof of hand-printing from an original engraved copper plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Do not place in a dishwasher or microwave. Dry immediately with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42644178796590,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SpodeBlueandWhiteCamillaPlate5.jpg?v=1788150574","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/spode-camilla-blue-transferware-salad-plate-w-t-copeland-sons-circa-1920s-1930s-made-in-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}