{"product_id":"c-1835-1850-antique-platter-highland-hunting-scene-william-adams-sons-england","title":"c.1835–1850, Antique Platter “Highland Hunting Scene” — William Adams \u0026 Sons, England","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare decorative serving platter from the prestigious William Adams \u0026amp; Sons manufactory (Staffordshire, England), active since the late 18th century and later absorbed by Wedgwood. This piece belongs to the so-called “Romantic Hunting Series,” inspired by Scottish highland landscapes and the Victorian fascination with wilderness and rural pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign Description\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Central Scene: A Scottish Highland hunter in traditional kilt with a spear, standing on a rocky outcrop with dramatic cliffs and a waterfall behind him. He watches a deer fleeing below — a classic “romantic pastoral” tableau popular in the 1830s–1840s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Border: Rich, alternating cartouches featuring rural hunting vignettes — deer in flight, hunting dogs in motion, woodland scenes — all framed with floral Rococo-inspired scrollwork and lattice patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Color: Deep black transfer print (black transferware) on a soft cream-white earthenware body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Shape: Ornate scalloped form with gently lobed corners — characteristic of Adams designs from the early Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: Length: 39 cm \/ 15,5 in; Length: 32 cm \/ 12,5 in\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Good antique condition overall, with two visible chips on the rim (see photo); age-appropriate surface crazing; no structural cracks.\u003cbr\u003e(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LÜRON – The Fine Antique House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61705558032714,"sku":"LU-00071","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/5879\/7130\/files\/il_fullxfull.6868113278_mt8a.jpg?v=1777102232","url":"https:\/\/luronart.com\/products\/c-1835-1850-antique-platter-highland-hunting-scene-william-adams-sons-england","provider":"LÜRON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}