Aesthetic Movement China Black Transferware Plate Trailing Vines Spider Mum Chrysanthemum Staffordshire England

Antique black transferware plate dating to the Aesthetic Movement depicting a beautiful spray of foliage and flowers...I think these are Spider Mums. Trimmed with a thin geometric border and outlined in gold. Stunning detail!Attributed to one of the following Staffordshire potters:Pattern is DresdenBates & Bennett of Cobridge c.1868-95Blackhurst & Bourne of Burslem c.1880-92L A Birks of Stoke c.1896-1900Bridgett & Bates of Longton c.1882-1915Measures: 10.5"Condition: No chips or cracks, there is some wear, mainly around the gold edge of the plateLearn more about the Aesthetic Movement and its relation to transferware here:http://nancysdailydish.blogspot.com/2010/03/aesthetic-movement-and-transferware.htmlTo learn more about English transferware and see it in many practical and decorative uses please visit my blog, Nancy's Daily Dish