{"title":"The Patterned Table","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-butter-dish","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Butter Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA charming antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue butter server\u003c\/b\u003e, complete with its original \u003cb\u003epierced draining insert\u003c\/b\u003e, decorated in the richly atmospheric Chinoiserie pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe covered server features the characteristic \u003ci\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/i\u003e landscape of East Asian-inspired architecture, figures, foliage, and water, rendered in deep cobalt blue with the soft, diffused quality of flow blue. The elaborate border of scrolling foliage and floral ornament adds another layer of detail to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003edraining insert\u003c\/b\u003e is an especially useful and desirable feature, designed to sit within the server and allow \u003cb\u003eliquid from melting or salted butter to drain away while keeping the butter elevated above it\u003c\/b\u003e. Specialized covered butter servers such as this were practical pieces of the Victorian table, while the elaborate transfer decoration made them equally decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic trading port whose name became associated with the 19th-century Western fascination with Chinese art and decorative motifs. Davenport translated this interest into an extensive range of tablewares decorated with exotic, Eastern-inspired landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\" diameter x 4\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196254351447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/8_e6e52758-d2f1-4d3d-8c65-38ceffa11c1b.jpg?v=1787699192"},{"product_id":"flow-blue-creamer","title":"Paneled Flow Blue Creamer","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA charming antique \u003cb\u003eflow blue creamer\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a softly diffused cobalt blue transfer design over a warm ivory earthenware ground. The pattern has an atmospheric landscape character, with architectural forms and foliage emerging through the characteristic “flow” of the blue pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe creamer has a particularly lovely \u003cb\u003eVictorian form\u003c\/b\u003e, with a shaped rim, gracefully curved handle, gently waisted body, and raised footed base. The contrast between the deep cobalt decoration and areas of lighter, almost misty blue gives the piece wonderful depth and variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA versatile little piece for a traditional table setting, or simply displayed alongside other antique blue and white ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850–1880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5\" W x 5.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196257169495,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/17_c2dd88f3-8568-4efa-9da9-127adc38ea64.jpg?v=1787699356"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-creamer","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Creamer","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003ecreamer, featuring the distinctive Chinoiserie landscape of figures, flowering foliage, water, and East Asian-inspired architecture. The rich cobalt blue transfer has the soft, atmospheric quality characteristic of flow blue, with beautifully varied areas of color and diffusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic trading port whose name became associated with the 19th-century Western fascination with Chinese art, textiles, and decorative motifs. Davenport’s interpretation pairs this Chinoiserie imagery with an ornate floral and scrolling border, creating a particularly decorative example of early Victorian transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lovely piece for serving cream at the table, or simply displaying as part of a collection of antique blue and white ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\" L x 5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Flea bite present on lip (picture). Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196257759319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/26_bc369cb7-2c66-4438-bc59-a2a0d4c63741.jpg?v=1787699418"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-bowl","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue shallow bowl\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the charming Chinoiserie scene associated with the “Amoy” pattern, depicting figures beneath a parasol surrounded by flowering foliage, water, and East Asian-inspired architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRendered in rich cobalt blue, the design has the characteristic \u003cb\u003esoft, diffused quality of flow blue\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the landscape an atmospheric, almost watercolor-like appearance. The shallow form sits between a plate and a traditional bowl, making it especially versatile for serving, display, or layering with other antique transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic trading port whose name became associated with the 19th-century Western fascination with Chinese art and decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the \u003cb\u003eflow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age\u003c\/b\u003e are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196258414679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/121_4eb9f1a4-11bf-40a2-bd84-df3312b43bef.jpg?v=1787699517"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-serving-dish","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Octagonal Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003eserving dish, featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene of figures beneath a parasol, surrounded by flowering foliage and water. The design is rendered in rich cobalt blue, with the characteristic soft, diffused quality of flow blue that gives the pattern its wonderfully atmospheric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic port associated with Western trade and the exchange of Chinese goods. Chinoiserie patterns such as this reflected the strong 19th-century fascination with East Asian art and decorative motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is formed as a \u003cb\u003edistinctive octagonal bowl\u003c\/b\u003e, with clipped corners and a wide decorative border of scrolling foliage, florals, and geometric detailing. The deeper form adds dimension to the pattern and makes it especially useful for serving or displaying, while also pairing beautifully with other pieces in the Davenport \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\" L x 6\" W x 1.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196259758167,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/41_93d3ea72-a7d2-4bd5-8380-5b4b3de4b075.jpg?v=1787699625"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-dish","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Octagonal Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003eserving\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003edish, featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene of figures beneath a parasol, surrounded by flowering foliage and water. The design is rendered in rich cobalt blue, with the characteristic soft, diffused quality of flow blue that gives the pattern its wonderfully atmospheric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic port associated with Western trade and the exchange of Chinese goods. Chinoiserie patterns such as this reflected the strong 19th-century fascination with East Asian art and decorative motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is an especially lovely \u003cb\u003eelongated octagonal form\u003c\/b\u003e, with clipped corners and a wide, elaborately decorated border of scrolling foliage, florals, and geometric detailing. The compact form makes it a particularly versatile piece for serving, displaying, or styling with other pieces of antique transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\" L x 6\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196260380759,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/37_5a42a9e2-93f0-4eff-9268-1bfc8a5a1510.jpg?v=1787699718"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-round-platter","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Round Platter, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003eserving\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eplate, featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene of figures beneath a parasol, surrounded by flowering foliage and water. The design is rendered in rich cobalt blue, with the characteristic soft, diffused quality of flow blue that gives the pattern its wonderfully atmospheric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic port associated with Western trade and the exchange of Chinese goods. Chinoiserie patterns such as this reflected the strong 19th-century fascination with East Asian art and decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.5 diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196260642903,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/30_47af5ebd-d391-4729-9056-0b45cbc2b977.jpg?v=1787699795"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-tea-bowls","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Tea Bowls, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003epair of antique Davenport “Amoy” flow blue tea bowls\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring richly saturated cobalt-blue Chinoiserie decoration. The pattern depicts an East Asian-inspired landscape with architectural details, foliage, and water, rendered in the wonderfully atmospheric, softly blurred style characteristic of early flow blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from Amoy, the historical Western name for \u003cb\u003eXiamen, China\u003c\/b\u003e, an important port and center of international trade in the 19th century. Chinese-inspired patterns like this were enormously popular with British ceramic manufacturers as Western interest in East Asian art and design grew during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese tea bowls have a particularly lovely \u003cb\u003epaneled form\u003c\/b\u003e, with each vertical panel carrying portions of the transfer that flow together beautifully across the surface. The cobalt is wonderfully intense, with areas of deep blue bleeding into the white ground and creating that almost painterly quality that makes early flow blue so desirable. The bases are marked \u003cb\u003e“Amoy.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\" W x 2.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196261396567,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/128_6136ef89-6782-4632-8fef-9af5ff30eeb0.jpg?v=1787699862"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-plate","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Dinner Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Sold individually. 4 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA striking antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue plate\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a richly saturated cobalt-blue Chinoiserie landscape with a pagoda-style pavilion, flowering plants, bridge, and water. The pattern is framed by a beautifully detailed border of alternating decorative panels, with the characteristic \u003cb\u003edeep cobalt flow and soft, blurred edges\u003c\/b\u003e that make early flow blue so atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy” \u003c\/b\u003epattern is Davenport’s interpretation of an \u003cb\u003eEast Asian-inspired landscape\u003c\/b\u003e, named for Amoy (now Xiamen), a major Chinese port that was an important center of trade with the West during the 19th century. Davenport produced the pattern in a variety of table and tea wares, making pieces like this particularly lovely for building a collected antique table setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example has a wonderful \u003cb\u003eoctagonal\/stepped form\u003c\/b\u003e, with the molded border emphasizing the unusual shape. The transfer is especially heavily flowed, with areas of intense cobalt bleeding into the white ground and creating a beautifully painterly effect. The underside is impressed\/marked \u003cb\u003e“AMOY.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the \u003cb\u003eflow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age\u003c\/b\u003e are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196262740055,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/190_f0c821c1-3282-4e36-997c-488987c40aa5.jpg?v=1787699955"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-saucers","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Saucers, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair of 2. Two pairs available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful pair of antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue saucers\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a richly saturated cobalt-blue Chinoiserie landscape. The design centers on an atmospheric Eastern-inspired scene surrounded by the characteristic blurred, flowing transfer that gives these pieces their wonderful depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is one of \u003cb\u003eDavenport’s\u003c\/b\u003e well-known Chinoiserie designs, depicting an exotic landscape with architecture, trees, and water. The pattern was produced in a variety of forms during the mid-19th century, including tea wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese saucers have a particularly \u003cb\u003edramatic flow blue effect\u003c\/b\u003e, with areas of deep cobalt bleeding into the white ground and creating almost painterly variation around the rim and central transfer. They pair beautifully with the matching Davenport \u003cb\u003eAmoy\u003c\/b\u003e tea bowls also available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the \u003cb\u003eflow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age\u003c\/b\u003e are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196266606679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_1.jpg?v=1787752328"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-fluted-tea-bowls","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Fluted Tea Bowls, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair of 2. Three pairs available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming pair of antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue tea bowls\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring richly blurred cobalt-blue transfer on a white earthenware ground. The bowls have an elegant \u003cb\u003efluted, footed form with a dramatically flared rim\u003c\/b\u003e, making them especially pretty pieces for an antique tea collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is a \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie-inspired landscape\u003c\/b\u003e with Eastern-style architecture, figures, foliage, and other decorative elements. \u003cb\u003eDavenport\u003c\/b\u003e, one of Staffordshire’s important ceramic manufacturers, produced \u003cb\u003eAmoy\u003c\/b\u003e in a variety of table and tea wares during the 19th century. The characteristic bleeding of the cobalt transfer into the surrounding glaze gives these pieces their beautifully atmospheric flow blue appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are \u003cb\u003etea bowls rather than handled teacups\u003c\/b\u003e, reflecting an earlier style of tea service. The variation in the intensity and movement of the blue transfer is particularly lovely on these examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\" W x 2.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the \u003cb\u003eflow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age\u003c\/b\u003e are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196268212311,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/239_fc755102-4749-4aa9-acd9-6e729b16355a.jpg?v=1787700399"},{"product_id":"p-w-co-corean-dessert-plate","title":"P.W. \u0026 Co. \"Corean\" Dessert Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003eearly Victorian \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware dessert plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Corean”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern by \u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e, printed in a rich \u003cb\u003eflow black \/ mulberry transfer\u003c\/b\u003e. The exotic central scene features an elaborate Oriental-style pavilion surrounded by tropical palms, smaller buildings, lush vegetation, and a distant boat. The ornate border continues the Chinoiserie influence with scrolling ornament and floral decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Corean” \u003c\/b\u003epattern is a documented \u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e design dating to \u003cb\u003e1834–1859\u003c\/b\u003e and was produced in both blue and mulberry\/flow-black versions. A surviving example in the Printed British Pottery \u0026amp; Porcelain database identifies the pattern as an Asian\/exotic theme and notes that examples were produced specifically for the \u003cb\u003eAmerican market\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire pottery firm based in \u003cb\u003eTunstall\u003c\/b\u003e, operating from 1834 through 1859. The company was known for its \u003cb\u003ePearl Stone Ware\u003c\/b\u003e, a durable earthenware\/stoneware body decorated with transfer-printed designs. Their extensive range of patterns included \u003ci\u003eCorean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Vase\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVenus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTemple\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eManilla\u003c\/i\u003e. The firm's wares were exported extensively, particularly to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name \u003ci\u003e“Corean”\u003c\/i\u003e reflects the period's fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes and architecture. The design itself is best understood as \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than a literal depiction of Korea: pagoda-like architecture, tropical palms, ornamental gardens, and exotic landscapes were common motifs in Staffordshire's 19th-century transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe deep, almost black-purple coloration is characteristic of \u003cb\u003eflow black\/mulberry transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, in which the printed decoration softened and blurred during firing, creating the atmospheric quality seen here. Examples of \u003ci\u003eCorean\u003c\/i\u003e are documented specifically in mulberry as well as blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eTunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Podmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co. (P. W. \u0026amp; Co.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Corean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1834–1859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow black \/ mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e7.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196279550039,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/45_1696d1a6-6509-4af6-851c-3a36b13913ea.jpg?v=1787700804"},{"product_id":"davenport-cyprus-luncheon-plate","title":"Davenport \"Cyprus\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century Staffordshire ironstone transferware luncheon plate\u003c\/b\u003e in Davenport’s \u003ci\u003e“Cyprus”\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, decorated in a rich \u003cb\u003eflowing mulberry transfer\u003c\/b\u003e. The exotic central scene depicts an elaborate Oriental-style pavilion surrounded by tropical foliage, palms, water, and smaller architectural structures, while the highly ornamental border is filled with large florals, scrolling foliage, and intricate cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Cyprus”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is a documented Davenport pattern and is known in several forms, including dinnerware, serving pieces, and luncheon-sized plates. Contemporary examples are generally described as \u003cb\u003eflow mulberry transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, with production examples dating to approximately the \u003cb\u003e1840s–1850s\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavenport\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the important Staffordshire pottery manufacturers of the 19th century. Based at \u003cb\u003eLongport, Staffordshire\u003c\/b\u003e, the firm produced earthenware and ironstone wares from the late 18th century into the 19th century and was particularly prolific in transfer-printed tablewares. Davenport's printed marks frequently incorporated both the \u003cb\u003eDavenport name and pattern names\u003c\/b\u003e, as seen on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCyprus\u003c\/i\u003e pattern is particularly appealing for its \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie-inspired landscape\u003c\/b\u003e, reflecting the 19th-century British fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes and architecture. The rich mulberry coloration and characteristic \"flow\" of the transfer give these pieces an especially atmospheric quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Cyprus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196317167703,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/48_cc2efdec-7843-4101-9169-a51352f7a3e0.jpg?v=1787700873"},{"product_id":"t-j-j-mayer-florentine-luncheon-plate","title":"T. J. \u0026 J. Mayer \"Florentine\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lovely \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire blue transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Florentine” \u003c\/b\u003epattern by \u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e. The center features a romantic Italianate landscape, with a castle overlooking a broad river, a long stone bridge, sailboats, and figures gathered along the water. The scenic center is framed by an elaborate border of alternating architectural vignettes and floral panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eFlorentine\u003c\/i\u003e pattern is documented in blue by T. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer, with examples dating to \u003cb\u003ec. 1850\u003c\/b\u003e. The pattern was produced in multiple forms, including plates and serving pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e was the partnership of brothers \u003cb\u003eThomas, John, and Joseph Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e, who operated the \u003cb\u003eDale Hall Pottery at Longport, Staffordshire\u003c\/b\u003e. Joseph joined Thomas and John in \u003cb\u003e1843\u003c\/b\u003e, forming T. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer, and the partnership continued until 1855. The firm became known for finely finished earthenwares and transfer-printed tablewares, and was recognized with a medal at the \u003cb\u003eGreat Exhibition of 1851\u003c\/b\u003e, followed by medals at the New York Exhibition in 1853 and the Paris Exhibition in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTheir work is particularly notable within the history of Staffordshire transferware because the firm produced an extensive range of scenic patterns during this important period of English pottery production, including \u003ci\u003eFlorentine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRhone Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGarden Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFormosa\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCanova\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e T. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Florentine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e Luncheon Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196346134615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/51_e8725d1f-a348-4d5f-9a00-0554eca10f2f.jpg?v=1787700975"},{"product_id":"e-challinor-co-panama-luncheon-plate","title":"E. Challinor \u0026 Co. \"Panama\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Panama” \u003c\/b\u003epattern by \u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a romantic landscape printed in \u003cb\u003emulberry transfer\u003c\/b\u003e. The central scene depicts figures strolling through a wooded landscape, with a grand architectural structure, bridge, and water beyond. The elaborate border is equally wonderful, incorporating scrolling foliage, floral ornament, architectural cartouches, and small scenic medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pattern is especially charming in this softly aged example, where the mulberry transfer has developed a lovely variation in intensity and some areas of natural transfer flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire earthenware manufacturer operating at the \u003cb\u003eFenton Potteries in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent\u003c\/b\u003e, from approximately \u003cb\u003e1853 to 1862\u003c\/b\u003e. The firm produced earthenware and transfer-printed tablewares, including pieces made for the important American and other export markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Challinor name continued in Staffordshire pottery after this partnership. In \u003cb\u003e1862, E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. became E. \u0026amp; C. Challinor\u003c\/b\u003e, the partnership of Edward and Charles Challinor, which continued production at Fenton through 1891. This makes the \u003ci\u003ePanama\u003c\/i\u003e plate a piece from the \u003cb\u003eearlier E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. period\u003c\/b\u003e, before the firm's better-known E. \u0026amp; C. Challinor mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Panama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1853–1862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Mulberry\/black transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196409475159,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/54_b4d3e909-c0ff-40b4-b24c-95adcf00abe2.jpg?v=1787701129"},{"product_id":"e-challinor-co-egina-luncheon-plate","title":"E. Challinor \u0026 Co. \"Egina\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lovely \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Egina” \u003c\/b\u003epattern by \u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a romantic blue-and-white landscape of a grand castle or estate beside a tranquil body of water, framed by sweeping trees and figures strolling through the grounds. The softly printed scene has the atmospheric quality so characteristic of Victorian scenic transferware, with the distant mountains and dramatic rays of light adding a particularly beautiful sense of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Egina”\u003c\/b\u003e is the English spelling historically used for \u003cb\u003eAegina\u003c\/b\u003e, the Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, just southwest of Athens. The island was well known to European travelers for its picturesque landscape, ancient ruins, mountainous backdrop, and romantic associations with classical Greece. The pattern name belongs to the tradition of Staffordshire manufacturers drawing upon European geography and classical subjects as inspiration for scenic wares. The scene on this plate appears to be an \u003cb\u003eidealized landscape rather than a literal topographical view of Aegina\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire pottery manufacturer based at the Fenton Potteries in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. The firm produced earthenware and transfer-printed wares during the mid-19th century, with documented production under the E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. name during the \u003cb\u003e1850s and early 1860s\u003c\/b\u003e. Their scenic patterns are well represented in museum and transferware collections, including \u003ci\u003ePriory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLozere\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEgina\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePanama\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNeva\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe backstamp identifies both the maker and pattern as \u003cb\u003e“E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. \/ Egina.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Egina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850–1862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware \/ ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196427792471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/57_64661f97-ec95-41b1-986b-d82dace59a5d.jpg?v=1787701168"},{"product_id":"e-challinor-co-lozere-luncheon-plate","title":"E. Challinor \u0026 Co. \"Lozere\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Lozere”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern by \u003cb\u003eE. Challinor\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a romantic landscape of a grand lakeside estate, distant architecture, towering trees, and a figure strolling through an elegantly landscaped setting. The softly rendered blue transfer gives the scene an atmospheric, almost dreamlike quality, while the elaborate border combines scrolling foliage, floral medallions, architectural vignettes, and fine crosshatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name \u003cb\u003e“Lozere” refers to Lozère\u003c\/b\u003e, a mountainous region of southern France in the Cévennes, named for \u003cb\u003eMont Lozère\u003c\/b\u003e. Historically part of the region of Gévaudan, Lozère is known for its dramatic mountains, wooded valleys, waterways, and picturesque countryside. The name is particularly fitting for this romantic scenic pattern, which evokes the cultivated landscapes and grand estates associated with the French countryside. The transferware scene appears to be an \u003cb\u003eidealized landscape rather than a documented view of a specific location in Lozère\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire pottery firm producing transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone during the mid-19th century. Edward Challinor and his various partnerships were active in the Staffordshire Potteries during an important period of expansion in the production of transferware for both domestic and export markets. The firm is particularly associated with scenic patterns such as \u003ci\u003eLozere\u003c\/i\u003e, which were produced across a range of tableware forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mark on this example reads \u003cb\u003e“Lozere \/ Ironstone \/ E. Challinor,”\u003c\/b\u003e identifying both the pattern and manufacturer. The smaller luncheon-sized form showcases the scenic transfer beautifully, with the expansive landscape occupying much of the plate's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Lozere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840s–1860s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196446732375,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/81_37587e58-4f1c-4c02-ad5b-4d555c80d399.jpg?v=1787701215"},{"product_id":"t-j-j-mayer-rhone-scenery-luncheon-plate","title":"T. J. \u0026 J. Mayer \"Rhone Scenery\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1843","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in \u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer’s “Rhone Scenery” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic continental landscape of an elaborate riverside estate, architectural towers, a bridge, water, and towering trees. The detailed \u003cb\u003eblack transfer\u003c\/b\u003e gives the scene a particularly atmospheric quality, while the scrolling floral border adds an elegant contrast around the central landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRhone Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e series is one of the better-known scenic patterns produced by \u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e during the firm's important period at the \u003cb\u003eDale Hall Pottery in Longport, Staffordshire\u003c\/b\u003e. Examples of the series are documented from approximately \u003cb\u003e1843–1855\u003c\/b\u003e, and the pattern was produced in a variety of forms and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e refers to \u003cb\u003eThomas, John, and Joseph Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e, who operated the Dale Hall Pottery in Longport. The firm was a significant Staffordshire manufacturer during the mid-19th century and exhibited at the \u003cb\u003eGreat Exhibition of 1851\u003c\/b\u003e, where the company received recognition for its wares. Their production included transferware, ironstone, and Parian ware, with scenic transferware forming an important part of their output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRhone Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e pattern is particularly appealing for collectors of early Staffordshire scenic wares because of the \u003cb\u003evariety of architectural and landscape views\u003c\/b\u003e used throughout the series. This smaller form is catalogued by Replacements as a \u003cb\u003e7½-inch salad plate\u003c\/b\u003e, making the luncheon designation appropriate for this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Longport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e T. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhone Scenery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1843–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Black transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196521377879,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/106_ff8d9ebe-c41d-4679-8d2d-9bf92c954f6c.jpg?v=1787701529"},{"product_id":"venables-baines-union-luncheon-plate","title":"Venables \u0026 Baines \"Union\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1852","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Union” \u003c\/b\u003epattern by \u003cb\u003eVenables \u0026amp; Baines\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a romantic pastoral landscape with a grand country estate, distant mountains, figures, and a horse-drawn plow in the foreground. The surrounding border is particularly charming, combining agricultural vignettes with sweeping botanical forms and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eUnion\u003c\/i\u003e pattern was \u003cb\u003eregistered on February 17, 1852\u003c\/b\u003e, the exact date recorded by the registration mark on the reverse of this plate. The pattern was produced by Venables \u0026amp; Baines during their short-lived partnership at the \u003cb\u003eHole House Pottery in Burslem, Staffordshire\u003c\/b\u003e, circa 1850–1852. Examples are known in both transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone, and the firm specialized heavily in transfer-printed wares intended for the \u003cb\u003eAmerican market\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVenables \u0026amp; Baines\u003c\/b\u003e was a brief partnership involving \u003cb\u003eJohn Venables and Baines\u003c\/b\u003e, operating in Burslem during the early 1850s. The firm followed the earlier partnership of Mellor, Venables \u0026amp; Co., which had established the Hole House Pottery and was itself known for printed and flow blue wares for the American market. Venables \u0026amp; Baines was subsequently succeeded by \u003cb\u003eVenables, Mann \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e and John Venables \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe short period of production makes pieces carrying the \u003cb\u003eVenables \u0026amp; Baines\u003c\/b\u003e name especially interesting to collectors, and the original registration date gives this particular plate an unusually precise place in Staffordshire pottery history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Burslem, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Venables \u0026amp; Baines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e February 17, 1852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Transfer-printed earthenware \/ ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196524294231,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/112_a2a55620-1b09-49fe-98a7-e14d0ba5b512.jpg?v=1787701672"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-columbia-luncheon-plate","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Columbia\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons’ “Columbia” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic architectural landscape with a grand Gothic-style structure, water, trees, and elegantly dressed figures. The scene is framed by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and delicate linear ornament, creating the richly layered look that makes early Adams transferware so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Columbia\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-documented William Adams \u0026amp; Sons pattern, with examples dating to approximately \u003cb\u003e1840–1855\u003c\/b\u003e. The pattern was produced in multiple forms, including plates and smaller pieces, and is particularly recognizable for its picturesque architectural scenery and elaborate floral border. A museum example of an 8¾-inch \u003ci\u003eColumbia\u003c\/i\u003e plate is dated 1840–1855 and identified as transfer-printed earthenware made by Adams, William \u0026amp; Sons in Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the important Staffordshire pottery firms of the early Victorian period. The Adams family had been involved in the Staffordshire Potteries for generations, and William Adams \u0026amp; Sons became particularly well known for its transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone wares. The \u003ci\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/i\u003e mark was used from approximately \u003cb\u003e1819–1864\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this example comfortably within the firm's early Victorian production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe smaller \u003cb\u003eluncheon-sized form\u003c\/b\u003e makes this especially charming for collecting and tablescapes, while the scenic subject and detailed border give it plenty of presence despite its more modest scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e William Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196529012823,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/129_6f1a6fa1-dcce-4211-a240-7ce3fc42e834.jpg?v=1787701842"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-columbia-luncheon-plate-2","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Columbia\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons’ “Columbia” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic architectural landscape with a grand Gothic-style structure, water, trees, and elegantly dressed figures. The scene is framed by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and delicate linear ornament, creating the richly layered look that makes early Adams transferware so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Columbia\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-documented William Adams \u0026amp; Sons pattern, with examples dating to approximately \u003cb\u003e1840–1855\u003c\/b\u003e. The pattern was produced in multiple forms, including plates and smaller pieces, and is particularly recognizable for its picturesque architectural scenery and elaborate floral border. A museum example of an 8¾-inch \u003ci\u003eColumbia\u003c\/i\u003e plate is dated 1840–1855 and identified as transfer-printed earthenware made by Adams, William \u0026amp; Sons in Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the important Staffordshire pottery firms of the early Victorian period. The Adams family had been involved in the Staffordshire Potteries for generations, and William Adams \u0026amp; Sons became particularly well known for its transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone wares. The \u003ci\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/i\u003e mark was used from approximately \u003cb\u003e1819–1864\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this example comfortably within the firm's early Victorian production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe smaller \u003cb\u003eluncheon-sized form\u003c\/b\u003e makes this especially charming for collecting and tablescapes, while the scenic subject and detailed border give it plenty of presence despite its more modest scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e William Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196531273815,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/132_5b29f2c1-a532-463b-82ee-f445108176fb.jpg?v=1787701890"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-columbia-luncheon-plate-1","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Columbia\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons’ “Columbia” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic architectural landscape with a grand Gothic-style structure, water, trees, and elegantly dressed figures. The scene is framed by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and delicate linear ornament, creating the richly layered look that makes early Adams transferware so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Columbia\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-documented William Adams \u0026amp; Sons pattern, with examples dating to approximately \u003cb\u003e1840–1855\u003c\/b\u003e. The pattern was produced in multiple forms, including plates and smaller pieces, and is particularly recognizable for its picturesque architectural scenery and elaborate floral border. A museum example of an 8¾-inch \u003ci\u003eColumbia\u003c\/i\u003e plate is dated 1840–1855 and identified as transfer-printed earthenware made by Adams, William \u0026amp; Sons in Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the important Staffordshire pottery firms of the early Victorian period. The Adams family had been involved in the Staffordshire Potteries for generations, and William Adams \u0026amp; Sons became particularly well known for its transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone wares. The \u003ci\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/i\u003e mark was used from approximately \u003cb\u003e1819–1864\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this example comfortably within the firm's early Victorian production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe smaller \u003cb\u003eluncheon-sized form\u003c\/b\u003e makes this especially charming for collecting and tablescapes, while the scenic subject and detailed border give it plenty of presence despite its more modest scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e William Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196532715607,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/84_b5116f0f-89c1-4817-ac14-e5e76d05eaa0.jpg?v=1787701950"},{"product_id":"j-heath-ontario-dinner-plate","title":"J. Heath \"Ontario\" Dinner Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware dinner plate in \u003cb\u003eJ. Heath’s “Ontario” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic landscape of a castellated estate overlooking a lake, surrounded by towering trees, mountains, and figures gathered along the water. The softly rendered scene has the idealized, picturesque quality so characteristic of the Romantic-era Staffordshire landscapes produced for the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eOntario\u003c\/i\u003e view is part of the \u003cb\u003e“Ontario Lake Scenery”\u003c\/b\u003e series. Despite its Canadian title, the scene appears to be an \u003cb\u003eimaginary Romantic landscape\u003c\/b\u003e, combining a European-style castle, dramatic mountains, a lake, and what appear to be tents along the shore. The imagery may have been inspired by the work of English artist \u003cb\u003eWilliam Henry Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e, whose Canadian landscapes were published in \u003ci\u003eCanadian Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e in 1842.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Heath\u003c\/b\u003e refers to \u003cb\u003eJoseph Heath\u003c\/b\u003e, a Staffordshire potter who operated in Tunstall from approximately \u003cb\u003e1845–1853\u003c\/b\u003e. Heath specialized in transfer-printed earthenware, with many of his scenic wares produced for export to the \u003cb\u003eNorth American market\u003c\/b\u003e. His printed marks are typically found with the maker's name alongside the pattern name, as seen on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art holds another \u003ci\u003eOntario Lake Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e plate by Joseph Heath, dated circa 1845–1853, and identifies the material specifically as \u003cb\u003etransfer-printed earthenware\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Heath\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Ontario \/ Ontario Lake Scenery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1845–1853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196534648919,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/96_8af7e841-d7d5-419a-9f3b-aa5ccc095452.jpg?v=1787702260"},{"product_id":"j-meir-son-roselle-dinner-plate","title":"J. Meir \u0026 Son \"Roselle\" Dinner Plate, c. 1848","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lovely \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century Staffordshire \u003c\/b\u003eironstone transferware dinner plate in \u003cb\u003eJ. Meir \u0026amp; Son’s “Roselle” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic lakeside scene with a picturesque country house, water, and surrounding trees. The scene is framed by an especially pretty border of \u003cb\u003eflower-filled baskets, scrolling foliage, and delicate floral ornament\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the plate a refined and distinctly Victorian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRoselle\u003c\/i\u003e pattern was \u003cb\u003eregistered on August 26, 1848\u003c\/b\u003e, and the registration date is preserved in the diamond-shaped mark on the reverse of this example. The pattern became one of \u003cb\u003eJ. Meir \u0026amp; Son’s long-running designs\u003c\/b\u003e, produced in multiple forms and colors throughout the firm’s operation. Examples are known in blue, green, purple, and red transfer, with the full range extending beyond dinnerware to tea and serving pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Meir \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/b\u003e, based at the Greengates Pottery in \u003cb\u003eTunstall, Staffordshire\u003c\/b\u003e, was an important North Staffordshire manufacturer active from \u003cb\u003e1837 to 1897\u003c\/b\u003e. The firm produced a wide variety of earthenware and ironstone wares, including the transfer-printed ironstone for which it is particularly well known. Their pieces were marked in several forms, including \u003ci\u003eJ. M. \u0026amp; S.\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJ. Meir \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/i\u003e, and marks incorporating the individual pattern name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is particularly appealing for its \u003cb\u003esoft blue transfer, finely printed landscape, and unusually delicate floral border\u003c\/b\u003e, with the original 1848 registration mark adding an excellent piece of historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Meir \u0026amp; Son\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Roselle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e August 26, 1848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196535271511,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/109_b07c453e-74a3-4899-a9a9-ef1f72aa6c4c.jpg?v=1787702358"},{"product_id":"j-heath-geneva-dinner-plate","title":"J. Heath \"Geneva\" Dinner Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware dinner plate in \u003cb\u003eJ. Heath’s “Geneva” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic landscape of a grand castellated estate set among towering trees, water, a bridge, and elegantly dressed figures. The elaborate border combines fine crosshatching, scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and architectural ornament, giving the plate a particularly rich and formal appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eGeneva\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is a wonderful example of the picturesque transferware aesthetic popular in the mid-19th century, when romantic European landscapes and architectural scenes were among the most fashionable subjects for Staffordshire pottery. The scene has the idealized, almost theatrical quality characteristic of these printed landscapes rather than representing a strictly identifiable view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Heath\u003c\/b\u003e refers to \u003cb\u003eJoseph Heath\u003c\/b\u003e, a Staffordshire potter active circa \u003cb\u003e1845–1853\u003c\/b\u003e. Heath produced blue and other colored transfer-printed earthenware, much of it intended for the American market, and his wares are known for their named scenic patterns. His printed marks commonly incorporated the \u003cb\u003eJ. Heath\u003c\/b\u003e name alongside the pattern name, as seen here with \u003ci\u003eGeneva\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art identifies Joseph Heath as a Staffordshire manufacturer active circa 1845–1853 and describes his wares as \u003cb\u003etransfer-printed earthenware\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this plate firmly within that early Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Heath\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Geneva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1845–1853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e10.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196535664727,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/141_f69165e1-b6ed-4d8f-90da-ccfe83f35d13.jpg?v=1787702452"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-isola-bella-dinner-plate","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Isola Bella\" Pointed Dinner Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful example of \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware, this round dinner plate features \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons’\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern in soft blue transfer on an ivory ground. The romantic central scene depicts an elegant Italianate garden or lakeside landscape, with classical architecture, statuary, water, and figures strolling through the grounds. A delicate floral border of densely printed blossoms and scrolling foliage surrounds the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse bears the \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e mark, with the pattern name \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIsola Bella\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the famous island in \u003cb\u003eLake Maggiore, Italy\u003c\/b\u003e, renowned for its elaborate Baroque gardens and palazzo, making the subject particularly fitting for the romantic landscape style of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the longstanding Staffordshire pottery firms, with the Adams family involved in ceramics in Staffordshire for generations. The firm produced a wide range of transfer-printed earthenwares and stone china, and its wares were widely exported, particularly to the American market. The \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is documented among the firm's blue transferwares from around \u003cb\u003e1850\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this example within the firm's important mid-century production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Tunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e W. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Isola Bella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196535992407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/147_e1a0a750-5231-4cd6-a9db-0f69d5ae6489.jpg?v=1787702538"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-isola-bella-round-dinner-plate","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Isola Bella\" Round Dinner Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 3 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful example of \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware, this round dinner plate features \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons’\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern in soft blue transfer on an ivory ground. The romantic central scene depicts an elegant Italianate garden or lakeside landscape, with classical architecture, statuary, water, and figures strolling through the grounds. A delicate floral border of densely printed blossoms and scrolling foliage surrounds the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse bears the \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e mark, with the pattern name \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIsola Bella\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the famous island in \u003cb\u003eLake Maggiore, Italy\u003c\/b\u003e, renowned for its elaborate Baroque gardens and palazzo, making the subject particularly fitting for the romantic landscape style of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the longstanding Staffordshire pottery firms, with the Adams family involved in ceramics in Staffordshire for generations. The firm produced a wide range of transfer-printed earthenwares and stone china, and its wares were widely exported, particularly to the American market. The \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is documented among the firm's blue transferwares from around \u003cb\u003e1850\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this example within the firm's important mid-century production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Tunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e W. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Isola Bella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196536614999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/179_3e70deea-993d-493c-9743-0c798d88fbc1.jpg?v=1787777135"},{"product_id":"davenport-friburg-dinner-plate","title":"Davenport \"Friburg\" Dinner Plate, c. 1852","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful example of \u003cb\u003e19th-century Staffordshire transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, this dinner plate features Davenport’s \u003cb\u003e“Friburg”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern in soft blue transfer on an ivory ground. The central scene depicts an elaborate Gothic-style architectural estate set within a romantic landscape, surrounded by mature trees, distant architecture, and water. An intricate border of scrolling vines, florals, and foliate motifs frames the scene beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded by \u003cb\u003eJohn Davenport in 1794\u003c\/b\u003e, Davenport became one of the most important Staffordshire potteries of the 19th century. Based in Longport, Staffordshire, the firm was particularly well known for its transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone and developed a substantial export trade, with its wares widely distributed throughout Britain, Europe, and North America. The firm remained in the Davenport family for much of its history and continued producing ceramics into the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Friburg”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is characterized by its romantic architectural landscape and elaborate floral border and appears on a range of Davenport tableware, including dinner plates, smaller plates, bowls, and serving pieces. Surviving examples are generally associated with the \u003cb\u003emid-19th century\u003c\/b\u003e, making this an especially lovely example of the period's fascination with romantic European landscape imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Friburg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1852–1856\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e10.5\" diameter\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196538220631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/64_60c2ea81-f0ed-436f-a23c-dc4202f8483b.jpg?v=1787766676"},{"product_id":"harvey-delaware-dinner-plate","title":"C. \u0026 W. K. Harvey \"Delaware\" Dinner Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully detailed example of \u003cb\u003eearly Victorian Staffordshire transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, this octagonal dinner plate features the \u003cb\u003e“Delaware”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern in soft blue transfer on an ivory-white ground. The central scene depicts a romantic landscape of a grand architectural estate beside a tranquil river, framed by distant mountains, trees, and elegantly dressed figures. An elaborate trellis, floral, and scrollwork border completes the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse is marked \u003cb\u003e“DELAWARE \/ H”\u003c\/b\u003e, identifying the pattern, along with the maker's mark associated with \u003cb\u003eC. \u0026amp; W. K. Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. \u0026amp; W. K. Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e was the Staffordshire pottery firm of \u003cb\u003eCharles Harvey and William Kenwright Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e, operating in \u003cb\u003eLongton, Staffordshire, from 1835 to 1853\u003c\/b\u003e. The firm manufactured earthenware, ironstone, and china at the Stafford Street Works and several additional Longton works. During its later years, the firm became particularly focused on \u003cb\u003eprinted wares and white granite ware, much of which was produced for the North and South American markets\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe relatively short operating period of C. \u0026amp; W. K. Harvey makes its surviving marked wares especially interesting to collectors of early Staffordshire ceramics. The \u003cb\u003e“Delaware”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is known in a variety of forms, including plates and larger serving pieces, and examples of the pattern by Harvey remain highly recognizable for their romantic landscape imagery and elaborate floral borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongton, Staffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e C. \u0026amp; W. K. Harvey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Delaware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1835–1853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e10.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196539236439,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/60_3e6ab551-d570-4d78-8324-8bd62eb90a74.jpg?v=1787702854"},{"product_id":"r-m-pantheon-serving-dish","title":"Ridgway \u0026 Morley \"Pantheon\" Serving Dish, c. 1842","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking example of \u003cb\u003eearly Victorian \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware, this rectangular serving dish is decorated in the \u003cb\u003e“Pantheon”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern, featuring a romantic classical landscape of monumental ruins, columns, and distant mountains, rendered in rich \u003cb\u003ered transfer\u003c\/b\u003e against a warm white ground. The ornate border continues the classical architectural theme with scrolling foliage and floral motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dish is marked on the reverse \u003cb\u003e“PANTHEON \/ OPAQUE CHINA \/ R \u0026amp; M,”\u003c\/b\u003e identifying it as the work of \u003cb\u003eRidgway \u0026amp; Morley\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the Staffordshire firms associated with the Broad Street Works in Shelton, Hanley. The partnership of William Ridgway and his son-in-law Francis Morley was established in \u003cb\u003e1842\u003c\/b\u003e, following the departure of William Wear from the earlier Ridgway, Morley, Wear \u0026amp; Co. partnership. Ridgway \u0026amp; Morley operated only briefly before Francis Morley continued the business under his own name in 1845.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Pantheon”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is documented specifically to the Ridgway \u0026amp; Morley period, with surviving examples bearing the distinctive \u003cb\u003ePANTHEON \/ OPAQUE CHINA \/ R \u0026amp; M\u003c\/b\u003e printed mark. The short operating period of the partnership makes marked examples from this period especially appealing to collectors of early Staffordshire transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe elongated serving form would have been used for presenting food at the Victorian table, while its elaborate classical decoration makes it equally beautiful displayed as a decorative platter today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Ridgway \u0026amp; Morley, Broad Street Works, Shelton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Pantheon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1842–1844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Red\/\"Pink\" transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e10\" L x 7\" W x 2\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, transfer variation, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196540678231,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/33_66ca2fe7-3429-4dde-b5c2-94588efed1af.jpg?v=1787787829"},{"product_id":"j-m-s-fruit-flowers-draining-dish","title":"J. Meir \u0026 Son \"Fruit \u0026 Flowers\" Draining Dish, c. 1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderful and unusually specialized piece of \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire ironstone, this pierced meat draining dish was made by \u003cb\u003eJohn Meir \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/b\u003e of the Greengates Pottery in Tunstall, Staffordshire, and decorated in the \u003cb\u003e“Fruit \u0026amp; Flowers”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern in green transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dish features an exuberant botanical design of \u003cb\u003eflowers, fruit, foliage, and birds\u003c\/b\u003e, printed across the surface in rich shades of green. The generously pierced body is characteristic of a \u003cb\u003emeat draining dish\u003c\/b\u003e, designed to sit within or over a larger serving platter and allow the juices and fat from roast meat to drain away while keeping the meat elevated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Meir \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/b\u003e was an established Staffordshire pottery firm operating at the Greengates Pottery in Tunstall from \u003cb\u003e1837 to 1897\u003c\/b\u003e. John Meir had been producing pottery at the works since 1812 and brought his son Henry into the business in 1837. Although John died in 1844, the firm continued under the name \u003cb\u003eJohn Meir \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/b\u003e for decades afterward. The pottery produced a broad range of earthenware and ironstone for domestic and export markets, and its wares are particularly recognizable today through marks incorporating \u003cb\u003eJ. M. \u0026amp; S., J. Meir \u0026amp; Son,\u003c\/b\u003e and related variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpecialized pierced serving pieces such as this are considerably less commonplace than standard plates and platters, making this a particularly charming example for the collector of \u003cb\u003eearly Staffordshire transferware and ironstone\u003c\/b\u003e. The combination of its unusual form and highly decorative botanical pattern makes it just as appealing displayed as part of a collection as it would have been in its original Victorian dining service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e John Meir \u0026amp; Son, Greengates Pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Fruit \u0026amp; Flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Green transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 13\" L x 9.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Heavy patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196609065047,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/87_05f5ec81-9b82-4802-baf2-8c05fe9f605d.jpg?v=1787777264"},{"product_id":"j-wedgwood-geneva-tea-bowl-saucer","title":"J. 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The tea bowl is particularly lovely for its compact scale and richly decorated exterior, while the matching saucer carries the same scenic design and ornate border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the familiar-looking name, this was \u003cstrong\u003enot the Wedgwood pottery of Josiah Wedgwood\u003c\/strong\u003e. The mark “J. WEDGWOOD” was used by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Wedg Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Staffordshire potter and descendant of the Wood pottery family. He occupied the Woodland Works in Tunstall from \u003cstrong\u003e1845 until his death in 1857\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing ironstone and earthenware wares with a significant portion of his production intended for the American export market. Archaeological excavations at the Woodland Works have recovered John Wedg Wood examples of \u003cstrong\u003e“Geneva,” “Marble,” and “Peruvian”\u003c\/strong\u003e transferware, with registration marks dating examples to \u003cstrong\u003e1847–1850\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 17, 1847 registration date\u003c\/strong\u003e on this example places its production squarely within John Wedg Wood’s early period at the Woodland Works. Registration marks are particularly useful for dating 19th-century British transferware, as they were applied to many patterns registered with the British Patent Office during this period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of early Victorian transferware, equally suited to \u003cstrong\u003eafternoon tea, a collected tablescape, or display alongside other antique ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Wedgwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geneva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 1847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\/\"pink\" transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" W x 2.5\" H (tea bowl); 6\" diameter (saucer).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196664639575,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_4d6a2dca-1e89-4858-aa2a-7b5dfd751749.jpg?v=1787787330"},{"product_id":"g-phillips-marino-pitcher","title":"G. 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The warm red transfer has the softly faded quality characteristic of early Victorian transferware, beautifully complementing the creamy ironstone ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Marino” was one of the registered ironstone patterns produced by George Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Staffordshire manufacturer based at the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Bridge Works in Longport\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pottery was established in 1822 by brothers \u003cstrong\u003eEdward and George Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Following Edward’s death in 1831, George continued the business independently, and the firm adopted the \u003cstrong\u003eG. Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e mark. George Phillips registered a number of ironstone shapes and printed patterns with the British Patent Office in \u003cstrong\u003e1845 and 1846\u003c\/strong\u003e, including “Marino,” making these pieces particularly interesting examples of his later production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phillips pottery was known for producing substantial quantities of innovative \u003cstrong\u003eearthenware and ironstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its romantic scenic wares finding a particularly strong market in America. Production ended following George Phillips’ death in \u003cstrong\u003e1847\u003c\/strong\u003e, after which the pottery’s furnishings, equipment, and remaining stock were auctioned in 1848. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its unusual form and richly scenic decoration, this pitcher makes a wonderful \u003cstrong\u003edecorative vessel for a kitchen shelf, open cupboard, or dining room\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also working beautifully filled with branches or seasonal flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGeorge Phillips \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1840–1847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\/\"Pink\" transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" L × 5.25\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196801609815,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/21_b5c0c83a-588c-4c83-9da7-0072b6381fed.jpg?v=1787703456"},{"product_id":"davenport-cyprus-plate-trio","title":"Davenport \"Cyprus\" Mulberry Plate Trio, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSet of 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming trio of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e19th-century English transferware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e in Davenport’s atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“Cyprus”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e pattern, comprising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea bread plate, berry bowl, and small condiment or preserve bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern features a romantic architectural landscape with exotic, palm-like trees and distant buildings, surrounded by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, flowers, and architectural vignettes. Executed in \u003cstrong\u003eflow mulberry transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the imagery has a beautifully softened, almost watercolor-like quality where the printed decoration gently bleeds into the surrounding ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces were produced by \u003cstrong\u003eDavenport\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important and prolific Staffordshire pottery manufacturers of the 19th century. Founded by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Davenport at Longport in 1794\u003c\/strong\u003e, the firm remained in the Davenport family for nearly a century, operating several factories and becoming one of the largest pottery businesses in Britain. By the 1840s, the company employed more than 1,500 workers and produced an extensive range of earthenware, ironstone, porcelain, and transfer-printed tablewares for both the British and export markets. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter John Davenport retired in 1830, his sons Henry and William continued the business. Following Henry’s death in 1835, the firm became \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Davenport \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, the name associated with much of its important mid-19th-century production. Davenport was particularly known for its extensive range of transfer-printed wares and scenic patterns, with the company producing numerous forms for the Victorian table. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three different forms offer a lovely glimpse into the variety of a period table service, while their differing scale makes them equally appealing \u003cstrong\u003ecollected together, layered into a tablescape, or displayed individually among other antique ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyprus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1840–1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flow mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" diameter (bread); 5.25\" diameter (berry bowl); 4.25\" diameter (condiment).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196896800855,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/221_5b29e22a-c050-4bc8-a38d-8ccb99a85609.jpg?v=1787703933"},{"product_id":"davenport-cyprus-dessert-plate","title":"Davenport \"Cyprus\" Dessert Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSold individually. 3 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century\u003c\/strong\u003e English dessert plate by \u003cstrong\u003eDavenport\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the atmospheric \u003cstrong\u003e“Cyprus”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern with a picturesque architectural landscape surrounded by an elaborate floral and scrolling border.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFounded in Longport, Staffordshire, \u003cstrong\u003eDavenport was one of England’s important 19th-century pottery manufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a wide range of earthenware and ironstone wares for the British and export markets. The firm became particularly well known for its finely detailed transfer-printed wares, including richly decorated scenic patterns such as “Cyprus.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central scene depicts a romantic architectural landscape, framed by an intricate border of flowers, scrolling foliage, and architectural vignettes. The decoration is rendered in a characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eflow transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the printed design softly bleeds into the surrounding ground, creating the hazy, painterly quality so desirable in antique flow transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003edessert-plate scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is lovely for serving sweets or pastries, layering into a collected tablescape, or displaying alongside other transferware for a more collected look. The soft variation created by the transfer process makes each example feel particularly individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyprus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1840–1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flow mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age. See photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. \u003cstrong\u003eDifferences\u003c\/strong\u003e in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other \u003cstrong\u003esigns of age are to be expected\u003c\/strong\u003e. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and no two pieces will be exactly alike. Please review the individual photographs for the specific condition and character of each piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196898799703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/168_9ea24cf4-f120-48ca-8390-101921b9ffc3.jpg?v=1787704230"},{"product_id":"t-j-j-mayer-rhone-scenery-dessert-plate","title":"T. J. \u0026 J Mayer \"Rhone Scenery\" Dessert Plate, c. 1843","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSold individually. 3 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/strong\u003eStaffordshire black transferware dessert plate by \u003cstrong\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. 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The scene is framed by an intricate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and fine linear decoration, creating the richly detailed appearance characteristic of early Victorian Staffordshire transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is decorated in \u003cstrong\u003eblue transfer on an ivory earthenware ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the softly faded transfer, warm crazing, and gentle surface wear giving the piece a wonderful sense of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears the \u003cstrong\u003e“B \u0026amp; D”\u003c\/strong\u003e mark. This mark has been attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eBlackhurst \u0026amp; Dunning of Tunstall, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pottery firm active under this name during 1857-1867 until Mr. Dunnings death. Blackhurst \u0026amp; Dunning is documented among the Tunstall manufacturers in the 1868 \u003cem\u003eStaffordshire Potteries Directory\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish blue and white transferware\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for an antique tablescape, layered with other dessert plates, or displayed as part of a collection of romantic Staffordshire landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackhurst \u0026amp; Dunning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geneva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1857-1867\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196901158999,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/212_d02eea93-73e0-4319-8b29-81cf42b0bea5.jpg?v=1787704612"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-columbia-berry-bowls","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Columbia\" Berry Bowls, Pair","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming pair of \u003cstrong\u003eearly Victorian \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish transferware berry bowls by \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Columbia”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl features a picturesque architectural landscape surrounded by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and ornamental cartouches. The softly printed \u003cstrong\u003elight blue transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the pair a particularly delicate, atmospheric quality, characteristic of Staffordshire wares produced during the first half of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e“Columbia”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern was produced by several Staffordshire manufacturers, with Adams \u0026amp; Sons examples dating to the mid-19th century. This pale blue version is especially pretty for its open white ground and finely detailed border. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely pair for serving berries, fruit, or desserts, or for incorporating into an antique tablescape alongside other pieces of blue and white transferware. They also make beautiful decorative pieces when layered with larger plates or displayed on open shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1835–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196902338647,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_2.jpg?v=1787752284"},{"product_id":"t-j-j-mayer-rhone-scenery-berry-bowls","title":"T. 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The dark \u003cstrong\u003eblack transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e decoration has softened beautifully with age, creating the wonderfully muted charcoal-and-ivory palette characteristic of antique black transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the \u003cstrong\u003eDale Hall Pottery in Longport, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas, John \u0026amp; Joseph Mayer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the firm operated under this name from \u003cstrong\u003e1843–1855\u003c\/strong\u003e. The “Rhone Scenery” series is documented to this period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller size makes these especially versatile for both collecting and styling. 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The softly aged blue transfer has developed a wonderful depth and patina against the warm ivory ironstone ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLozere\u003c\/em\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cstrong\u003eLozère, a region of southern France\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was produced by \u003cstrong\u003eE. Challinor\u003c\/strong\u003e during the mid-19th century. Examples are known in multiple colorways, including blue, brown, mulberry, and flow blue. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese petite \u003cstrong\u003epreserve bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e were part of the specialized serving pieces found within Victorian table services, likely intended for preserves, jams, or other accompaniments at the table. 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The molded form includes two shaped side handles, four small feet, and a pierced loop handle to the cover.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is particularly wonderful for its connection to the miniature dinner services produced by\u003cstrong\u003e Francis Morley \u003c\/strong\u003e(son-in-law to Ridgway) around \u003cstrong\u003e1850\u003c\/strong\u003e. A documented 56-piece Morley \u003cstrong\u003eVista\u003c\/strong\u003e miniature dinner service includes miniature soup and sauce tureens, covered vegetable dishes, sauce boats, meat dishes, sweetmeat dishes, a wine cooler, and miniature plates. The individual pieces in that service were unmarked but were attributed to Morley based on their form and decoration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese miniature services are generally understood as \u003cstrong\u003etoy or children's dinner services\u003c\/strong\u003e, although they also served as miniature representations of full-size table services. The scale and specialized range of forms make surviving examples particularly charming and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece for a collection of antique children's wares, Staffordshire transferware, or miniature ceramics, and equally lovely displayed on a shelf or tucked into an antique cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStaffordshire,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEngland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Francis Morley \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vista\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monochrome\/black transfer print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" L x 4\" H x 3\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with a flea bite on rim (pictured).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198887587927,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/93_74d35841-086e-4427-9ff9-5a6596a2ce6a.jpg?v=1787753214"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-garden-sports-tea-bowls","title":"W. 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The scene is framed by an elaborate floral and geometric border with scrolling ornament, giving the bowls an especially pretty and decorative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Adams IV \u0026amp; Sons of Stoke-on-Trent\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGarden Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e is a documented mid-19th-century pattern and is known in this distinctive red\/pink transfer coloration. Examples of the pattern are recorded as teabowls and saucers, as well as individual bowls. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea bowls were traditionally used without handles for drinking tea, particularly in the early 19th century, before handled teacups became more commonplace. 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