A rare Spode porcelain dessert plate decorated in pattern 1166 c.1820

A rare Spode porcelain dessert plate decorated in pattern 1166 c.1820. One of the most sumptuous designs produced by Spode.  Pattern 1166 was first recorded in about 1808.  The pattern is ground laid in cobalt blue, hand painted and gilded on Spode's pure white bone china. It is gilded and painted entirely by hand. The combination of cobalt blue and gold is one of the most expensive in ceramic decoration as it is produced with 2 of the most expensive raw materials. This extravagance, coupled with these gorgeous flowers, makes this design one of the most magnificent to come out of the Spode factory. 

Marked Spode 1166 to the reverse

Condition: A couple of restored chips to the reverse. Some light wear to the decoration.