Geometric Border Plate Appraisal

Octagonal Transferware Plate with Geometric Lattice Border

This item is an octagonal-shaped ceramic side or salad plate, likely made of earthenware or ironstone. It features a cream-colored glazed body with a monochromatic brown transferware pattern. The design consists of a wide, intricate border featuring a repeating geometric lattice of quatrefoil motifs and dots, flanked by decorative scalloped scrollwork on the inner edge and a micro-dot pattern on the outer rim. The center of the plate remains undecorated, showcasing the smooth, light glaze. Measuring approximately 7 to 8 inches in diameter, the piece displays a distinct eight-sided angular silhouette characteristic of Aesthetic Movement or late Victorian tableware (circa 1880-1910). The transfer is applied with high precision, indicating professional mass-production typical of English potteries like Staffordshire or Minton. The condition appears fair to good with visible glaze crazing throughout, consistent with its age, and a slight darkening of the ceramic body underneath. No major chips or cracks are immediately visible from the top-down perspective, though light surface scratches from utensil use are present. The craftsmanship reflects the industrial period's shift toward highly detailed, mechanically applied ornamentation for the growing middle-class market.