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Garrett Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Large Blue Dish
$1,500
£1,142.25
€1,304.38
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About the Item
The Greek Revival: Copeland
Garrett Centaur Dish
Object: Rectangular Transfer-Printed Serving Dish (Platter)
Maker: Copeland
Garrett (Successors to Spode)
Pattern: Greek Pattern (P906-11)
Date: Circa 1833-1847
Medium: Earthenware, Underglaze Blue Transfer Print
Dimensions: 16 1/2 inches x 13 inches x 1 1/2 inches (41.91 cm x 33.02 cm x 3.81 cm).
Myth and Mathematics on the Table
This striking blue-and-white dish, produced by Copeland
Garrett (the firm that succeeded Spode), is a quintessential example of the Neo-classical Greek Pattern. The design, introduced by Spode in 1806, was created in response to the massive demand for classical imagery that accompanied the Greek Revival architectural and design movement sweeping Europe.
The dense overall pattern features complex borders of neoclassical motifs and urns set against a delicate fruit and flower ground. The centerpiece is the stunning oval medallion depicting "Centaurs Battling Theseus." This specific scene was not a random choice; it was lifted directly from the highly influential Collection of Engravings from Ancient Vases by Wilhelm Tischbein, a catalogue published in the 1790s detailing Greek artifacts owned by Sir William Hamilton. By drawing inspiration from these seminal archaeological texts, the pottery elevated its product from simple dinnerware to a token of classical education and refined taste.
Historical Context: From Spode to Copeland
Garrett
The mark, Copeland
Garrett around Late Spode, dates this piece precisely to the transition period between 1833 and 1847. During this time, the celebrated Spode factory temporarily operated under the new partnership. The "Greek" pattern's enduring popularity during this shift speaks to the success of transfer-printing—a method that allowed complex, finely detailed designs derived from expensive copperplate engravings to be mass-produced affordably onto earthenware. This technique democratized classical beauty, allowing the middle and upper classes to dine surrounded by images of ancient history and mythology.
Potential References
Drakard, David
Holdway, Paul: Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833, Pages 248-250 (Pattern Number P906-11).
Tischbein, Wilhelm: Collection of Engravings from Ancient Vases (For the original source of the central image).
- Creator:Copeland Garrett Spode (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1833-1847
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: VM984451stDibs: LU861024958292
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