The distinctive element of Dimmock's "Vignette" pattern is its double border with reverse...

The distinctive element of Dimmock's "Vignette" pattern is its double border with reverse floral effects. A printed light brown ground with white flowers and foliage creates a jacquard-like effect. An inner border provides contrasts with its dark brown on white printed nosegays. This complex border frames a scene in which wanderers contemplate elaborate gothic ruins in a romantic mode that brings to mind Wordsworth at Tintern Abbey.

Dimmock was in the ceramics business, both alone and in partnerships from 1826 through 185...

Dimmock was in the ceramics business, both alone and in partnerships from 1826 through 1859. We date the platter 1840-1860 based on the style of the pattern and ironstone weight blank.