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Antique William Brownfield & Sons English porcelain cabinet plate, impressed with the Brownfield factory name and dated 12/78, indicating manufacture in December 1878.
This striking Victorian plate features a finely hand-painted hummingbird hovering among trumpet-shaped flowers and foliage. Raised enamel detailing adds texture and depth to the bird’s plumage. The central scene is framed by a broad turquoise border, narrow gilt rim, and an intricate gold-and-white ornamental band.
The reverse bears a faint impressed BROWNFIELD factory mark, the impressed 12/78 date code, and a painted pattern or decorator number.
A beautiful display piece for collectors of Victorian English porcelain, antique bird decoration, and turquoise-and-gold cabinet plates.
Details:
- Maker: William Brownfield & Sons
- Origin: Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, England
- Date: December 1878
- Material: Porcelain
- Decoration: Hand-painted with raised enamel accents
- Theme: Hummingbird, flowers and foliage
- Colors: Turquoise, gold, white and multicolor
- Diameter: Approximately 9 inches
- Backstamp: Faint impressed Brownfield mark and 12/78 date code
- Period: Victorian
Condition:
Very good antique condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Light surface scratches, minor age-related wear to the gilding, and a few small manufacturing or age-related specks are present. The turquoise border and hand-painted decoration remain bright and attractive. Please review all photos closely.
