{"product_id":"da4552-spode-blue-and-white-drainer-boudron-castle-from-the-caramanian-series-1815-33","title":"Antique Spode Blue \u0026 White Drainer, “Boudron Castle” Caramanian Series, c.1815–1833, 15” x 10” #DA4552","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and increasingly scarce example of early nineteenth-century English transferware, this antique Spode Blue \u0026amp; White Drainer features the celebrated “Boudron Castle” pattern from Spode’s renowned Caramanian Series, produced between 1815 and 1833. Measuring an impressive 15 inches long by 10 inches wide, this historic piece represents one of the most desirable periods of English blue and white ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Caramanian Series was inspired by the publications of explorer and archaeologist Luigi Mayer, whose illustrations documented the architecture and landscapes of the Eastern Mediterranean. Introduced by Spode in the early nineteenth century, these patterns captured the public’s fascination with exotic destinations and remain among the most important and collectible transferware designs ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis drainer depicts Boudron Castle, featuring dramatic architectural ruins, bridges, trees, and landscape elements rendered in a beautifully soft pale cobalt blue. The intricate scene is framed by a refined geometric border, while the pierced surface reflects the drainer’s original purpose as an insert for a matching serving platter, allowing meats to rest above collected juices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, early Spode drainers are highly sought after by collectors of transferware, blue and white pottery, and English decorative arts. Their striking forms make them equally appealing as wall displays, shelf décor, or statement pieces within a curated collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Spode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Boudron Castle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Caramanian Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c. 1815–1833\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Transferware Earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Blue \u0026amp; White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Pierced Meat Drainer \/ Platter Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 15” Long x 10” Wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark: Impressed Spode Mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with more than two centuries of history. Light crazing, firing characteristics, and manufacturing variations are consistent with early nineteenth-century English pottery. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GCF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45364314079439,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/4199DD12-53F1-424D-B21F-5A61A972D105.jpg?v=1783458211","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/fr\/products\/da4552-spode-blue-and-white-drainer-boudron-castle-from-the-caramanian-series-1815-33","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}