Antique E.J.D. Bodley Imari-Style Porcelain Oval Dish, Burslem, c.1876

A refined antique Victorian porcelain oval dish by Edwin James Drew Bodley, dating to approximately 1876. The compact form is decorated in an Imari-inspired palette of cobalt blue, iron red and gilt, with alternating foliate and geometric motifs extending around the gently shaped sides.

The white interior provides an elegant contrast to the richly decorated border, while the fine gilt edging adds a delicate finishing touch. Measuring 14.5 cm in length, the dish is particularly suitable for display in a cabinet or for use as a small trinket, jewellery or pin dish.

The underside bears a crowned E.J.D.B. mark together with hand-painted pattern numbers.

Details

Item: Small oval decorative dish

Maker: Edwin James Drew Bodley

Origin: Burslem, Staffordshire, England

Date / Period: Victorian era, circa 1876

Material: Porcelain

Style: Imari-inspired Victorian English porcelain

Mark: Crowned E.J.D.B. mark with hand-painted pattern numbers to the underside

Decoration: Cobalt-blue, iron-red and gilt foliate and geometric border decoration

Dimensions: Length 14.5 cm; width 10 cm; height 3 cm

Condition

Very good antique condition with minor age-related surface wear to the gilt decoration. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Edwin James Drew Bodley operated at Hill Pottery in Burslem, Staffordshire, during the late Victorian period. The factory produced quality porcelain between approximately 1875 and 1892, including decorative wares reflecting the fashionable interest in Japanese-inspired design during the Aesthetic Movement.

This circa 1876 oval dish is an attractive small example of Bodley’s decorative porcelain, combining a practical form with an elegant Imari-inspired palette and refined gilt detailing. Its compact size makes it particularly appealing for cabinet display or as a decorative accent within a collection of Victorian English ceramics.

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