Copeland “Net” Pattern Platter

The “Net” pattern was introduced by Spode (active 1770-1833), an example of the popular early Chinoiserie transferware patterns that sought to imitate the character of Chinese import porcelain. Robert Copeland believed the pattern to date from the 1790s. The pattern was continued in production by successor firms Copeland & Garrett (1833-1847) and later Copeland (1847-1970), as well as other potteries (with variations) including Job Ridgeway (active 1802-1808), Herculaneum (active 1796-1840), J. & W. Ridgway (active 1813-1830), J.D. Bagster/Baxter (active 1823-1827), Seacombe (active 1852-1864), a potter with the initials “C.T.”, and likely others. This 21” x 16” example has a printed mark for “Copeland Late Spode.” Photo courtesy of Etsy seller ImpressiveHeirlooms