Regency Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Dish

The Spode Greek pattern pottery, shaped rectangular dish with cantered corners is printed in blue with neo-classical scenes on panels and urns against a fruit and flower ground.

An oval central scene is printed with “Bellerephon’s Victory Over Chimera”. This scene represents Bellerephon riding Pegasus after his victory over the monstous beast, Chimera.

Mark: Workman’s mark listed WMT 1.

Condition Good

Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches wide x 9 3/4 inches deep x 1 1/2 inches high

The neo-classical “Greek” pattern, introduced in 1806, catered to the demand for classical subjects created by the Greek Revival style.

The image is taken from Tischbein, Wilhelm. Collection of Engravings from Ancient Vases of Greek Workmanship Discovered in Sepluchres in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies now in the Possession of Sir William Hamilton. Three volumes from 1791.

This was probably the first multi-scene pattern introduced at the Spode Factory.

See Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833, David Drakard & Paul Holdway, Page 248-250. Pattern Number P906-13.