The Fitzhugh China Pattern

The Fitzhugh china pattern originates from three representatives of two generations of Fitzhughs of the English branch who became sea captains and even a Director of the British East India Company. Senior officers of the EIC were allowed to trade on their own account, and during the period 1704-1790s they shipped much of the pattern to England. For more information see an article by J.B.S. Holmes in the American magazine Antiques, January 1966, pp.130-1.

This sample is a new plate in the blue Fitzhugh pattern. Spode, who prodce these plates have recently stopped producing new plates, but antique plates are collected and can be obtained from dealers (or, if you are really lucky for bargain prices at car boot sales!). Charleen Oerding (hotomy@hevanet.com), is in touch with some dealers who trade in Fitzhugh China.