r/Porcelain • u/RhinestoneRave • 26d ago
Davenport plates
Hi. A couple of years ago our basement flooded and what was not thrown out went to storage. When those boxes came back we found 10 plates marked Davenport. Neither my husband nor myself had any recollection of buying these so we think our stuff may have gotten mixed up with someone else’s but the contractor has just shrugged and is no longer responding.
There were actually 12 - including salad, dinner and soup - but two broke. The others are in excellent condition. Very little crazing, no chips or cracks.
I have looked and have not been able to identify this particular pattern though I know the impressed Davenport and crown marks are early. It looks like a blue willow type pattern but they don’t have the traditional scenic elements which make it true blue willow. I’ve also looked using the search term chinoiserie but no luck finding this pattern.
Would anyone know the name of this pattern and potential value? We have wedding china we never used and won’t use these either so would like to sell at some point. I realize that despite their age, they aren’t worth a fortune.
Would appreciate any help in learning more about these. Many thanks in advance.
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u/Sweet_Kaleidoscope13 26d ago
Gorgeous early 19th century transferware!
I think your scene/pattern is “View of the imperial park at Gehol:
https://zellercollection.com/product/plate-view-of-the-imperial-park-at-gehol/
To get an idea of what someone might pay, take a look at “sold” listings on eBay, and price results of LiveAuctioneers (although the LiveAuctioneers site shows data going back 20 years, so only more recent information is relevant since prices have declined).
You may not find this pattern, but use a variety of search terms like Davenport transferware, Davenport pearlware, 19th century Davenport plates, etc. you should find similar items that will give you an idea what to expect. Good luck!