Maker: Spode  Pattern: Rural Scenes

This popular design was registered by Copeland Spode on 19 September 1850. The border is a bold depiction of hops and the central scenes are derived from watercolours by Edward Duncan, who lived in London from 1803-1882. He was a skilful drawer and competent artist, who specialised in lively maritime scenes and peaceful rural views. The drawings used for Rural Scenes appear to have been produced as one series and are perhaps set in the Thames Valley, where a number of Duncan's rural pictures were set. This particular view, repeated on the other side of the jardiniere is of cows ambling along a treelined country lane, with a stone built thatched cottage prominent in the right foreground. All printed in a royal blue.
Copeland Spode produced this same design series under the alternative names of Duncan Scenes, Priscilla Alden (presumably to appeal to the US market) and, apparently as here with English Country Life as a sub-title.
The base of this jardiniere has crazing to the glaze, with light staining both inside and out. However, the body is bright and clean and in excellent condition.
Blue printed backstamp Duncan Scenes showing English Country Life designed by Duncan and produced by Alderman Copeland in 1845, plus Copeland, Spode, England seal mark.

Dimensions: 18.5 cm high 20.5 cm across / 7.25 ins high 8 ins across