On this set of eight dessert plates, form and decoration work together.
The hand-painted floral bouquets introduce beauty and variation, while the hexagonal shape gives each plate a clear, structured presence.
Made in England by Coalport circa 1825, the form is late Regency.
Each facet is framed by a molded border that adds texture.
The white ground keeps the design clean and allows the plate’s structure to hold the eye.
The emphasis on geometry reflects an early nineteenth-century design approach in which form carries equal weight with decoration.
The floral painting is lively, lovely, and varied.
Each plate features a different arrangement of hand-painted garden flowers.
Light gilding at the rim provides definition and completes the design.
This set was designed for dessert service, where each plate stands on its own while working as part of a group.
The individual floral bouquets give each plate its own character.
The shared hexagonal form and consistent style of hand-painted decoration unify the set.

Dimensions: 8.75 inches across

Condition: Excellent

Decoration: Hand-painted floral bouquets with scattered sprigs and light gilding
Material: Porcelain
Style: Late Regency to early Victorian, hexagonal paneled form
Origin: England, Coalport
Date: Circa 1825