{"product_id":"antique-royal-doulton-madras-pattern-flow-blue-plate","title":"Antique Royal Doulton Madras Pattern Flow Blue Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1890-1910\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow blue ceramic tableware became an immensely popular export ware during the Victorian era, characterized by a deliberate blurring or bleeding of the cobalt blue transfer print into the surrounding white glaze. This distinct aesthetic effect was achieved by introducing volatile chemical compounds of lime and ammonia into the kiln atmosphere during firing. Staffordshire potteries, including major houses like Royal Doulton, produced countless romantic Chinoiserie patterns featuring exotic oriental landscapes and lush floral borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Madras pattern exemplifies the late 19th-century fascination with eastern motifs, combining detailed architectural elements with traditional English earthenware production techniques. Royal Doulton utilized high-fired ironstone bodies that offered remarkable durability, allowing these delicate-looking decorative pieces to survive generations of household use. Today, these vibrant blue and white pieces remain highly sought after by collectors of antique transferware and Victorian ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42948378689621,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/9F43DB0A-0C60-4519-B16A-E45FABAC211E.jpg?v=1789137694","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/antique-royal-doulton-madras-pattern-flow-blue-plate","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}