SPODE

Pre-owned Regency Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Tazza

Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Tazza Early-19th century The Spode pottery underglaze blue Greek pattern has an oval shaped top with a central design of Neo-classical figures presenting items to a seated female figure with urns and shaped panels with neo-classical figures. Condition Good condition with a tiny frit at 10 o'clock on the front rim. Dimensions: 11 1/4 inches x 8 1/4 inches x 3 inches The neo-classical "Greek” pattern, introduced in 1806, catering 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. Mark: Has a workman's mark of a circle and with an arrow. (Called WMT 1).