A superb example of early Victorian English earthenware, produced by the renowned Don Pottery manufactory (Yorkshire, England), active from the 1790s until 1893.
• Design: A refined Orientalist scene featuring minareted architecture, palms, sailing boat, and mountains — framed by intricate borders of stylized vines and classical ribbon motifs.
These types of platters were typically used as centerpiece serving dishes and were often made for export markets.
Details:
• Material: Earthenware
• Technique: Blue transferware
• Dimensions: Length: 40 cm / 16 in; Length: 32 cm / 12,5 in
• Condition: Original glaze with typical 19th-century crazing; even age-related patina enhances its authentic antique character. No cracks or chips.
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
