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C.1820 Butterfly Border Willow Hot Plate
C.1820 Butterfly Border Willow Hot Plate
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A rare early 19th-century English flow blue hot plate in an early interpretation of the Willow pattern, circa 1820. Distinguished by its delicate butterfly medallion border, this example reflects a period before the pattern became fully standardized—making it especially appealing to collectors of early transferware.
Ingeniously designed with a hollow interior and side spout, the vessel was intended to be filled with hot water, allowing dishes placed above to remain warm during service. Such hot plates were considered a refined dining luxury in the Georgian era, blending practicality with decorative elegance.
The cobalt transfer retains strong saturation and depth, while the hand-applied glaze displays the soft variations and gentle bleeding prized in early flow blue. Unmarked, as is typical for pieces of this period.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Era: Antique; early 19th century
Condition: Very Good; light wear to edges, two small underside edge nicks noted
Country of Origin: England
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 11ʺ W × 9.5ʺ D × 2ʺ H
Color/Finish: White / Blue
Care: Hand-wash only
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