J. Clementson Ironstone "Leipsie" Staffordshire Flow Blue Plate

Item: Plate

Make: J. Clementson (Staffordshire, England)

Pattern: Leipsie

Age: 1856-1867

Construction: Ironstone

Dimensions: 10 1/2" Diameter x 1 1/4" Deep

Condition: Excellent pre-owned antique condition. No chips or cracks. Stilt marks and other marks from the kiln can be seen along with a few voids in the glaze. Wear and crazing consistent with age and gentle use. Please see photos. 

Details: Classic flow blue plate in Joseph Clementson's "Leipsie" pattern. Deep cobalt blue glaze flows into a white background. Plate center depicts an exotic scene with gothic arches, spires, and Asian inspired trees surrounded by a floral blue border. Marked on the back in cobalt "Ironstone Leipsie J. Clementson" above a bird with spread wings.