Vintage Crown Dorset Fox Hunt Porcelain Cabinet Plate

A quintessential piece of English sporting style, this vintage Crown Dorset cabinet plate features a beautifully detailed fox hunt scene after celebrated British sporting artist J.F. Herring Sr. Huntsmen in traditional scarlet coats gather beneath an ancient tree as hounds move across the countryside, creating a wonderfully evocative glimpse of the English hunt.

The colorful central scene is surrounded by an elaborate raised and embossed cream border of scrolling foliage, florals and architectural details, finished with a delicate gilt edge. Equal parts decorative porcelain and sporting art, this is an especially handsome piece for the collector of English country and equestrian antiques.

CONDITION
Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Light wear to the gilt and decoration may be present consistent with age and previous use. 

SIZE
9" Square

PROVENANCE
England, vintage.

MAKER
Crown Dorset, England

MATERIAL
English porcelain with polychrome decoration, raised embossed detailing and gilt trim.

STYLING SUGGESTIONS
Display on a plate stand atop a dark wood console, layer into a bookcase with leather-bound sporting volumes, or hang as part of a collected gallery wall of antique hunt and equestrian art. The beautifully embossed neutral border makes this one particularly easy to mix with both traditional English country interiors and more tailored Ralph Lauren-inspired spaces.