Vintage English ‘Florence’ by Copeland Spode Bone China Dinner Plates- Set of 4

Vintage English ‘Florence’ by Copeland Spode Bone China Dinner Plates- Set of 4.

Spode pioneered the use of steam-powered, pottery-making machinery and mastered the art of transfer printing from copper plates. Spode opened a London shop in 1778 and sent William Copeland there in 1784. At the turn of the eighteenth century, Spode introduced bone china and in 1805, Josiah Spode II and William Copeland entered into a partnership. By the early 1830s, Copeland fully acquired the Spode operations in London and took over the Stoke plant operations until his death in 1868, when he passed the business onto his heirs.

The discontinued ‘Florence’ pattern dates from the early 20th century. In addition to the intricate design throughout, each plate has a pinwheel patterned surface ending in scalloped edges.

Dimensions:
10.5” W x 10.5” D x 1” H

In good vintage condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections including one plate that has 3 chips on the back only one of which is slightly visible from the front. Also two of the plates are highly colored in the center medallion and the other two are not- likely from different time periods but all four nevertheless compliment each other well.