{"product_id":"b-d-geneva-dessert-plate","title":"B. \u0026 D. \"Geneva\" Dessert Plate, c. 1857","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. 4 available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century \u003c\/strong\u003eStaffordshire blue transferware dessert plate in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Geneva”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, featuring a picturesque architectural landscape surrounded by an elaborate ornamental border.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central scene depicts a grand castellated estate nestled among mature trees, with figures and horses gathered in the foreground. 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":38.0,"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","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/b-d-geneva-dessert-plate","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}