Antique Victorian “Cleopatra” Polychrome Transferware Plate — 8¼ Inches

A striking mid-19th-century plate in the “Cleopatra” pattern by Francis Morley & Company of Staffordshire, England. Romantic architectural ruins and rich floral sprays decorate the central well, rendered in purple transfer and enhanced with hand-painted green, cobalt blue, and yellow enamel accents.

The reverse bears a purple “Cleopatra” backstamp within an elaborate cartouche featuring pyramids, columns, and obelisks, reflecting the pattern’s Egyptian Revival theme. A distinctive addition to a collection of Victorian transferware, beautifully suited to a plate wall or cabinet display.

Maker: Francis Morley & Company
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Pattern: Cleopatra
Period: Victorian, circa 1845–1860
Material: Hand-enameled polychrome transferware ironstone
Diameter: 8¼ inches
Markings: Printed purple “Cleopatra” backstamp with Egyptian-inspired cartouche
Condition: Excellent antique condition with vivid enamels, glossy glaze, light age-appropriate surface wear, and crazing.