English Cobalt Blue Porcelain Bird Display Plate Antique 19th Century H R Daniel

A lovely English scalloped porcelain plate with rich cobalt blue and gilt decoration produced by H & R Daniel c.1830.

Featuring a central hand-painted butterfly with orange and black wings perched on a small leafy branch. The wide cobalt blue ground is decorated with three distinct birds which are surrounded by elaborate gold gilt scrolling and floral sprigs that weave around them. Each bird is perched on its own small branch, and the gold work follows the scalloped shape of the outer rim which contains shell motifs.

Diameter: 22.5 cm

In good condition with some light surface wear but no chips or cracks.