Seeking Identification of Antique Spode Copeland Blue Transferware Pattern
I am trying to identify a blue transferware pattern on a partial service consisting of:
9 dinner plates (10 3/8")
9 wide-rim soup bowls
Backstamp:
GILMAN COLLAMORE & CO.
5th Ave. & 30th Street
New York
over
SPODE
COPELAND'S CHINA
ENGLAND
Pattern characteristics:
Deep cobalt blue transferware
Chinese scenic center with pagodas, bridge, boats, islands, and flowering tree
Elaborate border with shell/cartouche motifs, diaper panels, Greek key elements, floral garlands, and scrollwork
Not Blue Italian
Not Willow
Not Mandarin (unless an uncommon variant)
Impressed marks found on various pieces include:
Plates:
U / J12
O / O11
Soup bowls:
F / U11 (or O11)
F12
F / Y11
U / N10
I am looking for:
Exact Spode/Copeland pattern name or number.
Approximate production dates.
Any catalog references, pattern book references, or auction records.
Confirmation of the Gilman Collamore retailer attribution.
Photos attached.
