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Chinese Tree Platter by Thomas Dimmock, Circa 1850s

$1,175.63

$1,469.5320% Off

£864

£1,08020% Off

€1,009.51

€1,261.8920% Off

CA$1,625.60

CA$2,03220% Off

A$1,769.28

A$2,211.5920% Off

CHF 945.44

CHF 1,181.8020% Off

MX$21,366.09

MX$26,707.6220% Off

NOK 11,881.84

NOK 14,852.2920% Off

SEK 11,051.49

SEK 13,814.3620% Off

DKK 7,541.53

DKK 9,426.9220% Off

About the Item

Crafted by Thomas Dimmock Co., a respected name in 19th-century English earthenware, this platter features the much-celebrated Chinese Tree pattern — a bold and romantic interpretation of Eastern botanical motifs, tailored for the Western market. Its large size, richly scalloped edges, and elegant detailing — including hand-painted florals and gilded accents — make it a rare and striking example of early Victorian transferware. More than just a serving piece, this platter is a slice of ceramic history. The craftsmanship reflects Dimmock’s commitment to combining beauty with utility. Its enduring color palette of cobalt blue, burnt orange, and gold, along with its excellent condition for age, makes it a collector’s prize and a timeless decorative object. Early pieces by Thomas Dimmock, especially in such decorative patterns and forms, are becoming increasingly difficult to find — especially outside the UK. This is a generously proportioned, ornately shaped Victorian platter, designed to impress. The central medallion blooms with a vibrant bouquet of stylized florals, encircled by intricate borders. The gently scalloped rim features hand-painted sprays in orange and navy, accented by fine gold flourishes. It’s stately yet warm — the kind of piece that feels at home in both traditional and eclectic interiors. Thomas Dimmock Co., based in Staffordshire, England, operated between the 1820s and 1859, known for their high-quality earthenware and popular transferware patterns. The Chinese Tree motif is rooted in the 18th-century fascination with chinoiserie — Western interpretations of Chinese design. The Dimmock version, often produced in ironstone or pearlware, showcases the Victorian desire to merge exoticism with domestic utility. This platter likely dates from the 1830s to early 1850s, a period when such pieces were as prized for display as they were for use.

Style:

Victorian (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Ironstone

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

c 1850

Condition:

Seller Location:

Worcester Park, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU10436244972772

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