{"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. Mayer\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Rhone Scenery”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central scene depicts a dramatic Gothic architectural monument set within a picturesque landscape, with figures gathered along the water and distant architecture visible through the trees. An elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and fine linear ornament surrounds the scene, creating a wonderfully rich and atmospheric composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is executed in \u003cstrong\u003eblack transfer on an ivory earthenware ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the dark transfer softening naturally across the surface to create beautiful tonal variation. The warm crazing, subtle discoloration, and age-related surface wear further enhance its antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas, John \u0026amp; Joseph Mayer\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eDale Hall Pottery in Longport, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, the firm operated under this name from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1843–1855\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e“Rhone Scenery”\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the patterns documented from the pottery during this period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly handsome example of \u003cstrong\u003eearly Victorian black transferware\u003c\/strong\u003e, equally lovely incorporated into an antique tablescape, layered with other transferware, or displayed individually for its picturesque architectural scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e T. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer, Dale Hall Pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhone Scenery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1843–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black 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.\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":44196900503639,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/183_37deb358-cdb7-4faa-8e77-763661987863.jpg?v=1787704431","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/t-j-j-mayer-rhone-scenery-dessert-plate","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}