Plate with fluted edge, 9 inches diameter. Blue-green transfer. Printed and impressed maker's marks for W. T. Copeland & Sons. The impressed "Y85" indicates a production date of May 1885. This pattern is a part of the Copeland Fish Series. The wide border consists of alternating panels of geometric patterns and chrysanthemums. The central image features an underwater scene with a large fish surrounded by seaweeds and shells.

W. T. Copeland was the only son of William Copeland, partner of Josiah Spode in the Stoke Potteries, of Staffordshire and of Portugal Street, London. He succeeded his father as head of the porcelain firm in Portugal Street, London and eventually bought out the interests of the Spode family in the business in the Potteries and London. He ran the business in partnership with Thomas Garrett between 1833 and 1847. After the dissolution of the Copeland and Garrett partnership, it traded as W.T. Copeland and Sons. (1847-1976). In 1866 Copeland was appointed china and glass manufacturer to the Prince of Wales.