I got this antique plate..

[Cre]

I got this gorgeous plate from a thrift shop. It is ceramic or earthenware and has a raised floral pattern. The bottom of it has a Staffordshire knot with a number 5 imprinted in the clay. These are the only markings it has. I have searched the web for the longest time and have found nothing on this plate. I have found plenty that have the Staffordshire knot printed on with other markings but nothing like this. It measures 8" across.

Any help would be appreciated! =)

[Ipcress]

Well it has the Staffordshire knot !

[bigwull]

Its maybe just as well its not made of wood!!

[Cre]

Yes, it does have the Staffordshire knot. And it is definitely  not wood.. 

[mart]

http://www.thepotteries.org/markguide/staffs_knots.htm

In case you haven`t read here already !! Apparently since the Stafford or Staffordshire knot is a universal symbol any one of the working potteries may have made it !!  The number is usually the style number that identifies that pattern !!  Most  patterns made by a mfr will be identified by number even if named patterns !!

[Cre]

Sounds like it may remain a mystery then!

[mart]

Check ebay !!  Usually they show up there at some point !!  Many of these were made for the American market !!