{"product_id":"da4597-staffordshire-blue-and-white-giraffe-and-camel-pattern-platter-c-1830","title":"RESERVED - THERESA - Minton “Camel and Giraffe” Blue \u0026 White Transferware Meat Dish \/ Platter | c.1815 | 13” L × 10” W | #DA4597","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional early 19th-century \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinton blue and white transferware meat dish or platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Camel and Giraffe” pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1815\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design features a camel and giraffe set within an elaborate Oriental landscape of pagodas, trees, architecture, and water. Thomas Minton is known to have taken inspiration for the animals from the wood engravings of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Bewick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding an important historical and artistic connection to this unusual pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shaped border is richly decorated with geometric and scrolling motifs, while the central scene gives the piece wonderful visual depth and character. Pieces from this pattern are often found \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout a maker’s backstamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is typical for the design and period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13” × 10”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is an especially versatile size for a plate wall, cabinet, sideboard, or layered blue-and-white collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Minton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Camel and Giraffe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Meat Dish \/ Platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Blue \u0026amp; White Transferware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Blue \u0026amp; White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca: 1815\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 13” L × 10” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo maker’s backstamp, typical for this pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with light utensil marks consistent with use. There is an old knock behind the lower rim, but it is not chipped. The glaze remains sound and the decoration is bright and well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly decorative example of early Minton transferware, combining historical interest, unusual animal imagery, and timeless blue-and-white appeal.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GCF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46100433207503,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/0B8ACA90-5A0E-47C5-BFB5-04E7735ED090.jpg?v=1788887482","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/ko\/products\/da4597-staffordshire-blue-and-white-giraffe-and-camel-pattern-platter-c-1830","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}