{"product_id":"large-victorian-blue-white-transferware-serving-platter-phiz-h-k-browne-registered-1862-56-x-44-cm","title":"Extra Large Victorian Blue \u0026 White Transferware Platter","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA beautiful and impressive large Victorian blue and white transferware oval serving platter, measuring approximately 56 x 44 cm (22 x 17 inches).\u003cbr\u003eThe centre features a finely detailed classical scene depicting Bacchus (Dionysus) and Ariadne with a cherub (putto), set within an idyllic landscape. The wide border is decorated with an elegant grapevine and fruit motif, complementing the classical theme.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe reverse bears the desirable Victorian backstamp: \"The Drawings for this Dinner Service are by 'PHIZ' H.K. Browne.\"\u003cbr\u003eHablot Knight Browne (\"PHIZ\") was one of the most celebrated Victorian illustrators, best known for his work illustrating Charles Dickens' novels. Pieces bearing this attribution are sought after by collectors of Victorian transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Registration Diamond indicates a design registered in the early 1860s, consistent with the old handwritten label on the reverse dated 14th March 1862, which has been retained with the piece as part of its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA wonderful statement piece for collectors of Victorian ceramics, blue and white transferwarePHIZ memorabilia, or anyone looking for an elegant decorative platter with genuine 19th-century history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive, crisp transfer decoration with good colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge-related glaze crazing is present throughout, as expected for Victorian earthenware of this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome light age-related staining and discolouration consistent with careful use and the passage of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo chips or cracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glaze retains a lovely shine, and the colours remain bright and vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Victorian piece that has been well cared for, displaying only honest signs of age and use that add to its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56cm (22 In)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: \u003c\/strong\u003e44cm (17.3 In)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition for its age (over 160 years old).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal as an impressive serving platter for entertaining, a display piece within the home, or an addition to a collection of English ceramics and vintage tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a unique vintage object, this piece is final sale and non-returnable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the age, fragility and value of this item, it requires specialist packaging and careful handling. The £150 free-delivery offer does not apply. A specialist delivery charge applies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No where in particular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62757874041162,"sku":"VNT-066","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/4217\/0954\/files\/Photoroom_20260718_150352.png?v=1784384031","url":"https:\/\/nowhereinparticular.co.uk\/products\/large-victorian-blue-white-transferware-serving-platter-phiz-h-k-browne-registered-1862-56-x-44-cm","provider":"No where in particular ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}