Antique Pinder Bourne & Co Dresden Porcelain Plate, Chinoiserie Style, Burslem England, 19th Century

Decorative fine porcelain plate produced by the Pinder, Bourne & Co manufactory in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. This piece represents the excellence of mid-Victorian ceramic production.

Object History: The firm Pinder, Bourne & Co operated at the famous Nile Street Pottery between 1862 and 1882, after which it was acquired by Doulton & Co. The pattern name, "Dresden," refers to the oriental-inspired transferware design, highly valued in the 19th-century British market for its exotic and refined aesthetic.

Technical Details:
- Period: Circa 1870-1880.
- Technique: Transfer-printed with hand-applied polychrome (clobbered).
- Style: Chinoiserie with Imari influence.
- Diameter: 23.5 cm (9.25 inches).
- Weight: 505 g (1.11 lbs).
- Material: Fine paste porcelain.
- Condition: Excellent preservation for its age. Features natural glaze crazing confirming its authenticity and historical patina. No visible cracks or restorations.

Appraisal: A piece of high interest for collectors of Burslem ceramics and enthusiasts of the historical transition between Pinder Bourne and Royal Doulton. Its cobalt and rust color palette makes it suitable for cabinet display or academic wall decoration.