{"product_id":"plat-de-service-victorien-avec-motif-nautique-copeland","title":"Victorian COPELAND Ironstone serving platter, circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the heart of the Wadden Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e, the island of Terschelling has long been the stage for maritime tragedies and tales of survival. After every storm, the \u003cstrong\u003eJutters\u003c\/strong\u003e, locals who lived off the sea, would scan the horizon and brave the waves to collect the remnants of shipwrecked vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in this context that we share the story of this Victorian \u003cstrong\u003eIronstone\u003c\/strong\u003e serving dish from the English manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eW.T. Copeland\u003c\/strong\u003e (Stoke-on-Trent, successor to Spode).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating back to the 19th century, this officer's serving dish features exquisitely refined decoration: a three-masted warship sailing proudly in the center, surrounded by an elegant border of oak leaves. \u003cstrong\u003eSubtle traces of original gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e are still visible on the raised parts of the scalloped edges, where the dish is naturally gripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dish embodies both British elegance and the military functionality of the officers' mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts destiny took a turn on \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 19, 1809\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the 36-gun Royal Navy frigate \u003cstrong\u003eHMS Flora\u003c\/strong\u003e was wrecked off the Dutch coast of Oosterend, in Terschelling. Part of the officers' mess tableware was subsequently recovered by families on the island. Two centuries later, this dish resurfaces, still bearing the authentic patina of time and maritime adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it stands as a \u003cstrong\u003erare collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e: a true testament to British naval history, the tradition of the Jutters, and the exceptional craftsmanship of Copeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn object that does more than decorate a table: it tells a story of shipwreck, resilience, and treasures snatched from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe opinion of Galerie POPINCOURT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 19th century, \u003cstrong\u003eCopeland was the preferred supplier for the Royal Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e and major shipping companies.\u003cbr\u003eThis dish is crafted from Ironstone, a British technical innovation combining the finesse of porcelain with exceptional durability.\u003cbr\u003eThis material was designed specifically to withstand the rolling of ships and the shocks of storms. It is precisely this robustness that allowed this specimen to endure for two centuries, from the holds of a ship to the shores of Terschelling, reaching us today with its authentic patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquiring a Copeland piece with such provenance means owning the elite of 19th-century shipboard ceramics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: W.T. Copeland (Stoke-on-Trent, England)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Private collection, Terschelling (Oosterend)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19th century – Victorian era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen floral and maritime decor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Three-masted warship, oak leaf border, and traces of gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ironstone earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Diameter 280 mm (11.02 inches) – Height 60 mm (2.36 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 810 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition for a piece over 215 years old that survived a shipwreck. Beautiful period patina.\u003cbr\u003ePresence of a period chip on the edge of the foot (43x6 mm) (1.69\"x0.24\").\u003cbr\u003eTraces of original gilding still visible on the side grips.\u003cbr\u003eNo cracks or restoration. The green decor remains intact and vivid. The period label attached to the back (in Dutch) is legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian COPELAND serving dish\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59277723205966,"sku":"ARC-VIC-3003","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/copeland-ironstone-plate-victorian-museum-safe.png?v=1786787115","url":"https:\/\/galeriepopincourt.fr\/products\/plat-de-service-victorien-avec-motif-nautique-copeland","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}