{"product_id":"english-staffordshire-flow-blue-ironstone-octagonal-platter","title":"English Staffordshire Flow Blue Ironstone Octagonal Platter with Chinoiserie Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique English flow blue platter of classic octagonal form, in the deep, softly haloed cobalt that collectors of Staffordshire ironstone prize. At the center a chinoiserie garden rises from pierced rockwork: full-blown chrysanthemums and peonies, blossoming prunus branches, a little garden fence at the water's edge and palm-like trees on a distant islet. Floral sprays frame the well, and a border of blue lozenges and scrolled reserves runs around the canted rim. Price includes shipping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow Blue takes its name from the way the cobalt was encouraged to \"flow\" into the glaze during firing, softening every line into a rich blue blur. Made in Staffordshire for the English and American markets, these sturdy ironstone platters were the centerpieces of the 19th-century dinner table. Display it on a plate stand on a dresser or hutch, hang it among blue and white on a plate wall, or bring it out for serving just as it was made to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Believed to be English Staffordshire ironstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Underglaze transfer print in flowing cobalt blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chinoiserie garden with chrysanthemums, prunus, rockwork and fence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printed blue pattern cartouche in the form of an open book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Octagonal with canted corners and a deep well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good (see photos for crazing and small rim nicks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: H 1.5” x W 15.5” x D 12”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Art of Antiquing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48658758926553,"sku":"00009095","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/4924\/2969\/files\/00405D9E-4F41-44B6-AD3B-3A023C191EBB.jpg?v=1784206853","url":"https:\/\/theartofantiquing.com\/products\/english-staffordshire-flow-blue-ironstone-octagonal-platter","provider":"The Art of Antiquing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}