{"product_id":"rare-early-copeland-ruins-plate-with-acorn-oak-leaf-border-circa-1860-1895-11-copy","title":"Rare Early Copeland “Ruins” Plate with Acorn \u0026 Oak Leaf Border | Circa 1860–1895, 11”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and exceptional early Copeland plate featuring the beloved “Ruins” pattern, first introduced in 1848. This striking example showcases a romantic scene of castle ruins at its center, framed by a beautifully detailed acorn and oak leaf border — a richly symbolic and highly desirable motif. The softly scalloped edge adds elegance and dimension, enhancing its presence on display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse bears an impressed “Copeland” mark arched over a capital letter B. According to \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=1\"\u003eSpode and Copeland Marks\u003c\/a\u003e (p.65), this mark dates the plate to circa 1860–1895. The letter “B” denotes the specific earthenware body recipe used during this period, confirming it as an early production example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the “Ruins” pattern was later reproduced in the modern Spode Blue Room Collection, those later pieces are often what appear in online searches. This plate, however, predates that revival and represents one of the earliest uses of this iconic pattern — making it especially desirable among devoted Copeland and Spode blue-and-white collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have been unable to locate another example of this exact plate currently available, underscoring its rarity and collectibility. It's in excellent condition with no chips or cracks, only fine, age-appropriate crazing and light wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true statement piece for a plate wall, cabinet display, or layered into a refined blue-and-white collection. For the collector who loves the Blue Room “Ruins” pattern — this is the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 11” in diameter x 1.5” high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wanderlust Brocante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45118330273999,"sku":null,"price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/CE1D258E-7634-465E-A663-3F3ACFA6C1D0.jpg?v=1771557792","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/en-it\/products\/rare-early-copeland-ruins-plate-with-acorn-oak-leaf-border-circa-1860-1895-11-copy","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}