Bidspirit auction | 6 Spode ”Tree of Life”

6 Spode ”Tree of Life” Porcelain Serving Trays - Spode, England. Group of six pattern 282 ”Tree of Life” porcelain serving trays, ca. 1813. Each marked with an imitation Chinese double ring mark; three inscribed with pattern number in iron red. Provenance: Rochelle Thomas of Palm Beach - Fine Antique Porcelain, Palm Beach, FL, April 20, 1981; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. This pattern was first introduced by Josiah Spode II ca. 1801 and depicts a central gnarled tree with blossoms and bands of decoration. It is designed after Japanese Kakiemon designs. The pattern proved so popular that it was reproduced in 1813 as pattern 2038. Length ranges from 10 3/4 in to 14 1/2 in; width ranges from 8 in to 10 3/4 in. Condition: There are large toned areas and signs of restoration tha fluoresce under UV light to each of the trays. Crazing throughout. One tray with 18 small and toned hairline cracks extending downward from the rim, each ranging from approximately 1/4 in to 2 in. Light wear to the footrims. Wear and some losses to the gilt and pigment throughout. Light wear along the surfaces, commensurate with use.