An English delftware 'Oak Leaf' charger, circa 1690An English delftware 'Oak Leaf' charger, circa 1690Boldly painted with a central leaf and four other leaves around the border each painted in turquoise-green with manganese veins, a series of blue and yellow berries filling the design, the underside with a lead glaze, 33.5cm diamThis type of decoration was copied from Italian maiolica dishes imported into England from Tuscany during the middle of the 17th century. Traditionally known as an 'Oak Leaf' charger, it seems more likely this decoration represents vines. It is unusual for the design to extend to the rim without a 'blue-dash' edge.