Maker: Spode  Pattern: Camilla

Camilla was one of the first designs introduced in 1833 after the Spode business had been transferred to Copeland and Garrett. It is one of the most attractive designs from that era and printed in an especially subtle shade of blue. The central spray is thought to be of the Tea plant Camellia Sinensis, hence the pattern name.
This octagonal plate is in excellent condition, although the glaze is a bit speckly and one or two blemishes in the printing. All adds to the charm!
Blue impressed backstamp Copeland and Garrett late Spode and impressed Copeland and Garrett. These backstamps were in use 1833 to 1847, but who knows this could be one of the first plates made.
Provenance: The personal collection of Gresham Copeland, passing by descent to his son Robert Copeland. Collection identification label on back AGC 635.

Dimensions: 21.5 cm / 8.5 ins