Spode Pottery Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 plates

Zeus in His Chariot,

Early-19th Century  

The Spode pottery underglaze blue Greek pattern has a central design of Zeus in His Chariot with urns and shaped panels with neo-classical figures.

One plate with a brown rim.

Mark: Impressed numbers including 2,

Condition: Good Dimensions: 9 3/4 inches x 1 inch high.

The neo-classical “Greek” pattern, introduced in 1806, catered to the demand for classical subjects created by the Greek Revival style.  The images were taken from “Outlines from the Figures and Compositions upon the Greek, Roman and Etruscan Vases of the late Sir William Hamilton; with engraved borders. Drawn and engraved by the late Mr. Kirk”.  

This was probably the first multi-scene pattern introduced at the Spode Factory.   Reference: http://www.spodeceramics.com/pottery/printed-designs/patterns/zeus-his-chariot;

See Spode Transfer Printed Ware 1784-1833, David Drakard & Paul Holdway, Page 248-250, Pattern Number P906-1. (Ref: VM98392)