Plate, 9.25 inches diameter. Green transfer. Printed maker's mark for Henry Alcock & Co. The Rd. No. dates the registration of this pattern to 1884. The pattern here is Ancient Greek-themed and the name "Olympia" is therefore probably an appropriate reference to the Greek city of Olympia, a sanctuary site for the worship of Zeus and the birthplace of the Olympics. The pattern features a large central medallion filled with lilies and at the center is a rectangular cartouche that depicts a figure dressed in a patterned tunic sitting on a klismos chair with a lyre on their lap. In the background is a low brick wall with a leafy plant and a stylized sun. The border consists of a repeating chain of arabesque forms interspersed with branches of prunus blossoms.

The firm of Henry Alcock was started in 1861 at the Elder Pottery in Cobridge formerly operated by John Alcock. General earthenware was produced, including white graniteware produced under the names “Ironstone China” and “Parisian porcelain” exclusively for the American markets. The firm continued at Cobridge until 1910 when the Clarence Works at Stoke were engaged. The firm then continued at Stoke under the name 'The Henry Alcock Pottery' until 1935.