ENCRUSTED DECORATION

Around 1825 Spode introduced a new form of decoration whereby, known earlier shapes of ornamental wares, were embellished with encrusted Coalbrookdale-type flowers and birds. This style of decoration is particularly associated with Coalport, Minton and H. & R. Daniel, therefore Spode unmarked examples can be misattributed.

Large quantities were produced by Coalport and Minton in particular. The very nature of the design meant that pieces were vulnerable to damage and surviving pieces are rare. Modellers known as ‘Flowerers’ produced the flowers and also small birds, usually canaries or blackbirds. The height of production at Minton is recorded as 1831—1842 but it appears to have commenced in the 1820s, with these wares going out of fashion by c.1840. At Spode production appears to have commenced in the late 1820s and continued into the early 1830s. Pieces with Spode pattern numbers are found with Copeland and Garrett backstamps.

Spode perfume bottle and Vase on four feet c.1825

Spode Pot Pourri and two items of toy ware c.1827

Spode Tuscan Jar and Small pedestal bowl c..1830