Period: Late Regency
Maker: Josiah Spode
A delightful 1828 Spode combination of ‘Imari’ stylised flowers in exotic colours with a ‘Pembroke Embossed’ shape of coffee cup and saucer.
The Earl of Pembroke is reputed to have suggested the shape, introduced by Spode in 1826-27. The elaborate handle is scrolled like rococo wrought iron. The cup and saucer have scalloped edges and are embossed with wreaths of small flowers. Spode later called its ‘Pembroke embossed’ the ‘Seve’ [Sèvres] shape. A drawing of the embossed pattern is on Page 21 of Spode and Copeland Marks by Robert Copeland.
‘Spode’ and the pattern number, ‘4636’, are clearly painted on the bases.
Condition: Unused and almost perfect. A few minute specks of gilt loss on the band around the saucer rim, mentioned only for complete accuracy.
Cup Height 7.3 cm; Width with handle 9 cm
Saucer Diameter 15.1 cm
Weight: 276g
Medium: Bone china (porcelain)
Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England
For background on the factory, see Spode & Copeland in Makers & Artists
