William Adams `Chinese Bird` plate

William Adams Chinese plate

William Adams was an English potter who founded the Adams family pottery business in 1769. The company became known for its high-quality blue and white china, which was inspired by Chinese porcelain. The Chinese Bird pattern was one of the most popular patterns produced by Adams, and it is still highly sought-after by collectors today.

The Chinese Bird pattern features a blue and white design of birds and flowers. The birds are often depicted in flight, and the flowers are often arranged in bouquets. The pattern is executed in a simple, yet elegant style, and it is a popular choice for both formal and informal dining settings.

William Adams Chinese plates are often decorated with a blue and white transferware design. Transferware is a type of printing process that uses a paper to transfer an image onto a ceramic surface. The Chinese Bird pattern is one of the most popular transferware designs, and it is often used to decorate William Adams plates.