Poole Pottery "Transfer Plates"

Poole Pottery Transfer Plates were first issued in the early 1980s and became a varied decorative part of Poole’s later output. Sometimes also referred to as Scenic Plates, they feature on-glaze transfer designs applied to plates, with subjects ranging from country scenes and ships to animals, birds, sporting themes, nursery designs and fairytale subjects.

Many of these plates were issued as part of small themed series, while others appear as individual designs. The range grew through the 1980s and 1990s, and collectors may find groups based around cottages, horses, birds, dogs, cats, rural life, historical scenes, humour, children’s illustration and other popular subjects.

On MrPottery, we filter Poole Transfer Plates by subject matter where possible, so customers looking for themes such as Fairytales, Birds, Horses & Ponies or other collecting areas can narrow the selection more easily. This is often more useful than treating them as one single pattern, as the appeal is usually tied to the image or theme on the plate.

Customers looking for Poole Pottery Transfer Plates are often searching for a particular subject, completing a themed series, replacing a favourite decorative plate, or adding to a display collection. Availability can vary, as our stock depends on what becomes available through the pre-loved market.

When collecting Transfer Plates, it is worth checking the subject, series, plate size and any title or backstamp information. Similar themes may have several different designs, so the individual image is usually the most important matching detail.