{"product_id":"e-j-ridgway-pedestal-dish-in-the-alba-pattern","title":"E. J. Ridgway Pedestal Dish in the Alba Pattern","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eThis pedestal dish is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eEnglish transferware compote by E. J. Ridgway\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eAlba pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, a known late 19th-century design distinguished by its naturalistic botanical motifs and warm, refined palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eThe piece features a shallow bowl with elegant scrolled handles, raised on a baluster-form pedestal foot. The surface is decorated with finely rendered foliage and berry motifs, accented by restrained gilt detailing along the rim and handles. The elevated form and generous scale make it particularly well-suited for display as a centerpiece, compote, or decorative object on a sideboard or console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eE. J. Ridgway was one of the prominent Staffordshire potteries of the 19th century, recognized for producing high-quality decorative wares for both domestic and export markets. Pedestal forms in patterned wares such as Alba are less commonly encountered than plates or bowls, adding to the appeal of this example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England, Staffordshire, late 19th century.\u003cbr data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. J. Ridgway.\u003cbr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alba.\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transferware ceramic with gilt accents.\u003cbr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5\" x 7\".\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light surface wear and minor gilt loss consistent with age; early repair and repainting present on handle (pictured); good antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gladys Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42489683640407,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/66_0f54efdf-4669-498c-9a63-936fed0b1078.jpg?v=1769089297","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/e-j-ridgway-pedestal-dish-in-the-alba-pattern","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}