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Antique Melsary Booths England Semi-Porcelain, Set of 4 Dinner Plates, 1910

$1,349.63

£980

€1,146.32

CA$1,846.22

A$2,009.25

CHF 1,065.10

MX$24,172.87

NOK 13,508.94

SEK 12,359.73

DKK 8,563.91

About the Item

This striking plate from Booths England features the “Melsary” pattern, a lesser-known but visually captivating design in the canon of English transferware. Its deep cobalt blue floral and foliate scrolls radiate from the edges, framing the creamy center in an almost theatrical display of contrast and elegance. The dense, rich patterning and subtle variations in the glaze speak to the hand-finished quality of early 20th-century ceramics. The piece is made of Royal Semi-Porcelain, a fine earthenware prized for its durability and elevated by its glassy, porcelain-like finish. Booths was a respected name in Staffordshire pottery, known for blending mass production techniques with high aesthetic standards. The rarity of the “Melsary” pattern, coupled with its excellent condition for its age, makes this plate a collectible for connoisseurs of British ceramics. This plate feels substantial in the hand, yet refined in detail. The surface has a gentle warmth from time and use, with delicate crazing in the glaze that adds to its vintage charm. The border design appears almost like a tapestry—ornate yet harmonious—with just enough negative space in the center to let the design breathe. Booths was established in the late 19th century in Tunstall, Staffordshire—an area renowned for its rich pottery tradition. The crown mark and “Royal Semi-Porcelain” label signal the firm’s ambition to position itself among Britain’s more prestigious potters. The Melsary pattern likely dates to the Edwardian or interwar period, reflecting a transitional moment in British decorative arts: a move from the opulence of Victorian design toward more restrained yet still romantic motifs.

Creator:
Booth s (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Style:
Edwardian (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
Circa. 1910
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Worcester Park, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10436245166922

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