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Beautiful antique Hulme & Booth \"Flora\" plate, believed to date to approximately 1860. This lovely piece of English transferware features an intricate floral design with gorgeous shades of purple, pink, green, and black against a creamy white background.
The plate features a beautiful central floral arrangement surrounded by smaller floral sprays and an ornate decorative border. Its gently scalloped, multi-sided shape adds to its Victorian-era charm.
The underside features the decorative FLORA backstamp along with the Hulme & Booth maker\'s marking.
A wonderful piece of antique English pottery that would make a beautiful addition to a transferware collection, Victorian-inspired décor, antique plate display, or gallery wall.
Item Details:
- Maker: Hulme & Booth
- Pattern: Flora
- Estimated Age: Circa 1860
- Origin: England
- Style: Victorian / Antique Transferware
- Design: Multicolored Floral
- Diameter: Approximately 9 inches
- Backstamp: Flora / Hulme & Booth
Condition:
Beautiful antique condition considering its age of approximately 160+ years!
There are no visible chips or cracks observed. However, the plate does show age-related wear and imperfections consistent with antique pottery.
There is light crazing visible on the front surface, along with small scattered dark specks, spots, and discoloration throughout the glaze. Some of these imperfections may be original to the manufacturing process, while others may be age-related.
The reverse shows additional age-related discoloration, spotting, surface marks, and staining. There is also visible crazing and some wear consistent with its age.
Despite these imperfections, the plate remains a beautiful antique piece with lovely colors and decorative appeal. It still displays exceptionally well!
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A charming piece of Victorian-era history with wonderful antique character, perfect for collectors and lovers of old English pottery!