{"product_id":"ralph-stevenson-son-cologne-dinner-plate","title":"Ralph Stevenson \u0026 Son “Cologne” Dinner Plate","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful early 19th-century Staffordshire transferware plate by \u003cstrong\u003eRalph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in a warm sepia-brown transfer with a picturesque landscape of trees, water, and distant architecture. The central scene is surrounded by an exceptionally detailed border of floral sprays, scrolling foliage, geometric patterning, and fan-like motifs, finished with a softly scalloped edge.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Cologne \/ R.S. \u0026amp; S.”\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the maker as Ralph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son of Cobridge, Staffordshire. Ralph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son used the R.S. \u0026amp; S. mark circa \u003cstrong\u003e1832–1835\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing this piece among the earlier generations of English transferware rather than the later Victorian examples that are more commonly encountered. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e“Cologne”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern is particularly lovely for its combination of a restrained monochromatic palette and an unusually elaborate border. It would be beautiful displayed with other early Staffordshire transferware, mixed into a collection of brown and sepia ceramics, or used as a decorative plate where the intricate border can really be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobridge, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ralph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cologne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1832–1835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" Diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213276442711,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/6_7ab84b02-a6cc-4cb6-accc-b708b72aaf28.jpg?v=1788136609","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/ralph-stevenson-son-cologne-dinner-plate","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}