Trentham S. Hancock and Sons Plate, Blue and White English Porcelain, Poppies, Gold Rim, 1920

This specimen of English porcelain, produced by the S. Hancock & Sons manufactory in Burslem, belongs to the renowned Trentham series. It features a transferware decoration with a botanical motif of poppies and wildflowers in cobalt blue pigment on a white background.

Object History: S. Hancock & Sons operated in the Stoke-on-Trent pottery district from the mid-19th century until 1937. The Trentham series is noted for its engraving quality and the elegance of its scalloped edges, being an exponent of Edwardian design that remained popular during the interwar period.

Details and Characteristics:
- Period: 1920s
- Technique: Transferware porcelain with scalloped edge and manual gilding
- Diameter: 21 cm (8.27 inches)
- Weight: 330 g (0.73 lb)
- Material: Porcelain
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation. It shows no cracks, restorations, or significant loss of the perimeter gold layer. The glaze retains its original luster.

Use and Value: Piece of interest for early 20th-century English pottery collectors and for interior decoration with historically valuable items. Due to the presence of precious metals on the rim, it is not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use.