Bidspirit auction | Set 2 Spode Imari 3071

Set 2 Spode Imari 3071 Handled Dishes - Spode, England. Pair of pattern 3071 ”Imari” porcelain handled serving trays, ca. 1820. Rectangular form with gently sloped sides surmounted with two naturalistic handles. Each with maker mark and pattern number in iron red along the underside. Provenance: The Art Exchange Inc., New York, 1970; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. The Spode Imari pattern was designed to meet the high demand of English consumers who desired the Japanese originals. However, the East India company was barred from importing these goods in 1799. In response, English factories began designing their own iterations to meet the demands of those who sought replacements or for those who simply sought to own the desirable pattern. Spode was among the first to create this pattern ca. 1805. (Each) height: 2 1/4 in x width: 11 in x depth: 7 in. Condition: There are no cracks, chips, or restorations. There are accretions along the recessed areas, especially the handles. Light surface wear throughout. Light losses to the gilt, mainly along the handles.