Can anyone date this plate?

[BennyV]

Found in Jersey City, NJ 12 feet deep.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

I did find an example of the plate online. Not much info to help date it, though.

 

[AstralDruid]

I've been on plenty of weird dates in my time,, suppose a plate wouldn't be too troublesome ... When is it available ?

 

[CRUSADER]

English blue-and-white transfer-printed dinner plate - 19th C (but someone will narrow)

 

[russau]

What a beautiful design on this plate ! It must be dinner time !

 

[jewelerguy]

you can tell in free bird tims post that the mark says (something) bros. With that I found several listings on ebay for identical plates attributed to "Johnson Bros.", although the mark in tims post doesn't appear to say "Johnson". A few of the listings claim they date to 1883

 

[BennyV]

I did find an example of the plate online. Not much info to help date it, though.

View attachment 2267489

Perfect match! Thx

 

[Mackaydon]

It's called a Churchill Blue Willow Dinner plate
Churchill Blue Willow dishes are classic, hand-engraved British ironstone earthenware made in Stoke-on-Trent, England,.

https://thebrooklynteacup.com/blogs/blog/blue-willow-china-pattern?srsltid=AU7gw4XBA9vlsvIgPp6Xoo1CE6cWXdRsJEcTJ3vZm9H2CyhxtSYQZoNA

Don in SoCal

 

[Coinstar magnet]

View attachment 2267484Found in Jersey City, NJ 12 feet deep.

View attachment 2267484Found in Jersey City, NJ 12 feet deep.

I once dated a plate but it was really awkward...sorry, couldn't resist...if I had to guess I'd go with Cru's guess...

 

[Red-Coat]

I did find an example of the plate online. Not much info to help date it, though.

View attachment 2267489

you can tell in free bird tims post that the mark says (something) bros. With that I found several listings on ebay for identical plates attributed to "Johnson Bros.", although the mark in tims post doesn't appear to say "Johnson". A few of the listings claim they date to 1883

Perfect match! Thx

It’s Blue Willow pattern from Barker Brothers, who operated the Meir Works in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. That circular stamp with ‘Made in England’ rather than just ‘England’ as the origin mark was in use following the 1921 amendments to the US McKinley Tariff Act. Barker Brothers then began transitioning to ‘Meir Ware’ and later ‘Tudor Ware’ marks around 1930.

 

[Mackaydon]

Key Elements of the Scene
Every classic element in the design represents a specific part of the legend of the lovers Koong-Shee and Chang:

• • The Pagoda: A grand Chinese palace representing the wealthy mandarin father who forbade his daughter's romance.
  • The Willow Tree: A weeping willow drooping over the scene, symbolizing sorrow and the tears of the separated lovers.
  • The Bridge: A small footbridge showing three figures crossing, depicting the fleeing lovers being pursued by the angry father.
  • The Boat: A tiny drifting vessel carrying the couple across the water to safety and freedom.
  • The Two Birds: A pair of doves soaring near the top of the plate, representing the spirits of the lovers transformed into birds by the gods to be united forever.
  • The Fence: An ornamental geometric garden fence enclosing portions of the landscape, symbolizing social barriers and tradition.
  • Don in SoCal

 

[Coinstar magnet]

I've been on plenty of weird dates in my time,, suppose a plate wouldn't be too troublesome ... When is it available ?

Ba da boom!

 

[Mackaydon]

The references to the 'Blue Plate Special' and how the plates were presented in the Wm Randolph Hearst castle I found most interesting:
https://thebrooklynteacup.com/blogs...lsvIgPp6Xoo1CE6cWXdRsJEcTJ3vZm9H2CyhxtSYQZoNA
Don in SoCal (record breaking 105 yesterday)