Spode Archive Collection Continental Views Victorian Series Plate Appraisal

Spode Archive Collection 'Continental Views' Victorian Series Plate

This is the underside of a circular ceramic plate from the Spode Archive Collection, specifically belonging to the Victorian Series and featuring 'Continental Views'. The piece is constructed from fine white earthenware or bone china with a scalloped or undulating rim. The central backstamp is applied in a red-to-pink underglaze transfer print, surrounded by an ornate decorative border. The text identifies that the pattern was first introduced circa 1844 and is an underglaze print from a hand-engraved copper plate. The Spode logo is visible at the bottom of the stamp. The plate appears to be a late 20th-century reproduction of a mid-19th-century design. Currently, the item is fitted with a metal spring-style wall hanger, which grips the edges of the plate securely for vertical display. The visible surface shows a clean, bright white glaze with no immediate evidence of crazing, chips, or significant staining on the reverse. The craftsmanship reflects Spode's consistent quality in transferware, showing crisp lettering and a well-centered manufacturer mark that indicates this was part of a commemorative or archival series intended for collectors.