Maker: Spode  Pattern: Bang Up colour

This is a magnificent drainer, really large, decorated with a later adaptation of Spode's famous Bang-Up pattern, which was introduced in this version in 1823 under the factory pattern number 3504. Blue printed design with hand painted rust red, deep cobalt blue, light blue and much added gilt - really dramatic.
Made in Spode's Stone China, it is in fine condition with hardly any signs of use. On the back there is a short hairline or stress crack runnng from one hole, but this does not show on the front, so is very minor.
No maker's backstamp (as is common with drainers), but there is 3504 in red script and two worker's symbols.
See page 289 of Spode by Leonard Whiter, where a plate in this pattern is illustrated.

Dimensions: 37.5 x 26.5 cm / 14.75 x 10.5 ins