{"product_id":"w-t-copeland-staffordshire-transferware-covered-tureen","title":"W.T. Copeland Staffordshire Transferware Covered Tureen","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eA richly decorated English transferware covered tureen by W.T. Copeland, featuring a striking dark green transfer pattern with dense foliate borders and an ornate central cartouche depicting a pastoral landscape scene. The domed lid is finished with a molded, scroll-form handle and continues the elaborate symmetrical decoration throughout. The decoration is crisp and highly detailed, showcasing the quality associated with Copeland production. The underside bears the mark “W.T. Copeland \/ Stoke Upon Trent \/ England,” confirming its Staffordshire origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th century, circa 1870–1890.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eThe W. T. Copeland \u0026amp; Sons firm continued the legacy of Spode in the 19th century, producing high-quality earthenware and porcelain from Stoke-on-Trent, the center of England’s ceramics industry. Transferware like this was widely popular during the Victorian era, offering richly detailed decoration inspired by earlier European styles. Covered tureens were essential components of formal dining service, used for soups, stews, or vegetables and often presented as a focal point of the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eEnglish, Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent), W.T. Copeland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003eGlazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 9–11 inches wide. Exact measurements to be confirmed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers\/Condition:\u003cbr\u003eExtensive age-appropriate crazing throughout the glaze. There is a visible kiln\/firing flaw or blister on the underside, as shown. Light surface wear and minor discoloration consistent with age and use. No major cracks or repairs observed. Presents very well visually despite underside imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48428506054911,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/e5a2fcc3-58ff-4ee7-9724-c86fb0369436.png?v=1776955360","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/w-t-copeland-staffordshire-transferware-covered-tureen","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}