{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-georgian-spode-porcelain-plates-with-staple-repair-pattern-no-216-indian-tree-willis-style-circa-1790-1815-copy","title":"Pair of Antique Georgian Spode Porcelain Plates with Staple Repair – Pattern No. 216, Indian Tree \/ “Willis” Style, Circa 1790–1815","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating and historically significant pair of early English porcelain plates attributed to Spode, dating to the late 18th or very early 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese plates feature a beautifully painted Chinese Export–inspired “Indian Tree” motif, closely related to the early Spode pattern often referred to as “Willis.” The vibrant hand-painted scene of flowering branches and peonies growing from stylized rockwork reflects the strong influence of Chinese decorative arts on Georgian English porcelain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plates are formed on an elegant embossed floral molded blank, with a distinctive guilloché band in the well—a refined decorative element frequently used by Spode during the Georgian period (circa 1790–1815). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the reverse, the hand-painted red pattern number “216” appears along with small red decorator’s marks, indicating the individual artisan responsible for the painted decoration. Lower pattern numbers such as this were typically assigned to some of Spode’s earliest designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth plates display early metal staple repairs, a traditional restoration technique used in the 18th and 19th centuries to mend valuable ceramics rather than discard them. The presence of these period repairs is a wonderful reminder of how treasured these objects were by their original owners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their age and restoration, the plates remain highly decorative and would make a wonderful addition to a Georgian porcelain collection, plate wall, or cabinet display. Both plates measure 8.75\" in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition consistent with age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth plates have period staple repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible hairlines associated with the repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight glaze wear and minor staining typical of early porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo modern restoration detected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese repairs were historically done to preserve cherished household porcelain and today contribute to the authenticity and story of the pieces. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare opportunity to own a pair of early Georgian-era Spode plates, representing the intersection of English porcelain craftsmanship and Chinese decorative influence at the turn of the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wanderlust Brocante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44919918133455,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/9A176086-C7C5-468C-8653-81F6C797AEED.jpg?v=1773709347","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/en-it\/products\/pair-of-antique-georgian-spode-porcelain-plates-with-staple-repair-pattern-no-216-indian-tree-willis-style-circa-1790-1815-copy","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}