Coalport Dahlia Pattern Plate c.1800

A very attractive early Coalport porcelain plate decorated with an early "sheet" pattern known as the "Dhalia Pattern".

In 1792 the "Coalport Canal" was opened joining the River Severn at Coalport.  This increased the attractiveness of the town of Coalport in Shropshire, England.

Shortly after this in 1795 the porcelain factory was founded by John Rose.

He continued to run it successfully until his death in 1841.

This is a small side plate.  The pattern is a little unusual as in the usual dahlia pattern has eight flowers around the central flower in a circle, where as this on 

Maker's marks:
None

Dimensions:
224mm diameter

Weight:
306g

Age:
215 years

Condition:
Good antique condition:  No chips cracksor restoration except for a spider hairline from the centre visible on the back.  Some surface wear to the gilding

Maker:
Coalport