Description
A rare late 17th-century English delft octagonal plate, decorated in deep cobalt blue with stylised flowers and a flying insect, attributed to London and dating to circa 1680.
The central roundel encloses a vase of flowers accompanied by a delicately painted insect, framed by a wide octagonal border filled with scrolling foliage and floral sprays.
The strong blue pigment and confident brushwork are characteristic of London delftware of the Restoration period, when tin-glazed earthenware workshops were producing bold, decorative wares inspired by both Dutch and Chinese prototypes.
Its octagonal form adds architectural presence and reflects late 17th-century taste for faceted shapes in table ceramics.
Dimensions
Diameter — 20 cm
Condition
Excellent condition with strong glaze and colour. Only very minor wear to the rim. No cracks, chips or restoration.
Period & Origin
England, London — circa 1680
Tin-glazed earthenware (“Delftware”)
Provenance
From a private English collection of early delftware.
Related Pieces
See our English Delft ceramics collection for comparable 17th-century examples.
This plate dates to the late 17th century and sits alongside other early wares featured on our 17th Century ceramics page, where related pieces are grouped by period.
Enquiries
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