Wedgwood Blue Transferware Tile Here is a nineteenth century Wedgwood tile measuring 6 inches square. The floral, foliate and scroll pattern is done in shades of blue ranging from dark to light blue and vivid white. The transfer design is very sharp, and the tile is in excellent condition.

It is marked, "Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Etruria.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Ridgway American Historical Blue Transferware Plate, Ruggles House, Hudson River This large blue transferware plate measures 10 inches wide. It is an American historical scene, Ruggles House, Newburgh, Hudson River. This view is part of the pottery's American Scenery series. This view shows a home, Ruggles House, at a particularly beautiful point of the river.

The backstamps, both imprinted and transfer, have the William Ridgway initials. This stamps were used from 1830 to 1854. It is in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. The ironstone body is particularly dense and well potted. Glaze is shiny.

Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Stevenson & Williams Dark Blue Transferware Saucer, Beehive & Vases, c. 1825 Presented is a lovely and early dark blue transfer deep sipping saucer measuring 5 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch deep. The center is very flat so the vase-and-flower image against a stippled ground displays beautifully. The surround has flowers and scrolls.

I am presenting one saucer here, but I have three in fine shape to sell. One bears a "Stone China" mark. This was a common backstamp on early wares. It does not specify a particular potter. I believe this is the produce of the Stevenson and Williams pottery; however, it might be another of the early potters. Each saucer bears an imprinted H. Each is finely potted with pearlware glaze evident.

I have a fourth saucer with a hairline which does not interfere with display. If someone buys all three of the saucers that are in excellent condition, I will throw in the fourth one free. The last image shows all of them together.
Circa: 1825
Manufacturer: Ralph Stevenson & Williams  

J. & W. Ridgway Dark Blue Transferware Pedestalled Bowl, INDIA TEMPLE, c. 1814-30 This distinctive dark blue transferware bowl measures 10 inches wide by 4 inches tall. Note the lovely embossed border in white and dark blue handles. The scene features Asian images - pagodas, junks, foliates and florals among other elements.

It has no chips or cracks. The blue handles may have had some work at some time. I say this because they feel a little different from the rest of the piece and evince a bit of blistering. It's still gorgeous, and because of my concern about possible restoration, I am pricing it right.
Circa: 1814-30
Manufacturer: John & William Ridgway  

Challinor Blue Transferware Sugar Bowl Lid Only, LOZERE, c. 1842 - 67 We offer here the lid only to a blue transferware sugarbowl in the Lozere pattern. If you have the base, this might be a good choice for you.

It would sit nicely on a 2 1/3 inch opening. Condition is good - one little chip a corner of the edge - and two little dings to the interior.
Circa: 1842-67
Manufacturer: Edward Challinor  

Large , Early, & Rare Staffordshire Blue Transferware Fruit Bowl, Classic Pattern This rare and lovely Staffordshire blue transfer fruit bowl measures 13 inches long by 5 inches tall. The pattern on the interior and exterior is that of moss-like foliates. In the center of the well is the image of a classic vase.

Note the three-lobed cut-out design on the sides and on the ruffled top. The handles on each side are nicely embossed.

One seldom finds an item as scarce as this in such excellent condition. It has one tiny flake on the underside of one handle, small and insignificant. See the picture.

This bowl dates to the 1815 - 25 period. In is marked with an imprint, "Imperial Stone." The imprint is very close to the edge of the piece. We believe the word "China" was therefore omitted from the imprint. Wares marked with the term, Imperial Stone China, are known to date to the 1815 - 25 period.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

J. Ridgway Blue Transferware Handless Cup & Saucer, UNIVERSITY, c. 1841 - 55 Here is a Staffordshire blue transferware twelve-sided cup with matching deep sipping saucer in the University pattern. It was made in the pottery of John Ridgway & Co., whose backstamp appears on the saucer.

The cup is 3 3/4 wide by 3 1/2 inches tall. The saucer is 6 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall. Both are in fine condition, free of chips and cracks.
Circa: 1841-55
Manufacturer: John Ridgway & Co.  

Canadian Historical Blue Transferware Flag Plate, TORONTO Transfer patterns that feature flags are a special treat and hard to find. Historical transferware featuring Canadian subject matter is also rare. Featured here is a large blue transferware plate with a flag pattern entitled Toronto.

It is in excellent condition, free of all flaws. Measuring 10 inches wide, this beauty is very impressive. The central image is that of a flag presented in the round. On the surround are ribbon boughs with floral stripes - gorgeous.

The backstamp does not give the pottery name. It is marked "Florentine China" with a beehive image which rests on a table.

I have two of these plates.
Circa: 1830s
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

c. 1830 Adams Large Staffordshire Blue Transferware Pitcher, PERSIA Here is a beautiful blue transferware pitcher, 10 1/2 inches tall. We love this particular shape. The Adams pottery used the body for several of its transfer patterns. This particular pattern is Persia. The William Adams pottery produced it during the early decades of its operation, c. 1819 - 1830. The pattern was used later in the century, but this shape was not.

Note the graceful handle and prominent spout. It is in excellent condition, free of all flaws. It is marked with the pattern name and pottery initials.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Charles Meigh Light Blue Transferware Staffordshire Pitcher, SCROLL FROND BORDER, c. 1835-49 Here is an early Staffordshire pitcher measuring 10 2/3 inches tall. The color is light blue. It was made in the pottery of Charles Meigh, c. 1835 - 49. This pattern is known as Scroll Frond Border.

We love the prominent spout and the wide band of scrolling scrolling on a stippled ground that decorates the top part of the pitcher. Though unmarked, we can identify the pattern and maker by the specifics of the design.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration.
Circa: 1835-49
Manufacturer: Charles Meigh  

Staffordshire Blue Transferware Child's Motto Plate, George's Fate Here is a small child's plate, 5 inches wide with embossed rose designs on the surround. It bears part of a children's story.
In the center is George, who has returned to find his possession gone. Other children look on as they straddle a split-rail fence. It reads, "George ran to the spot, but his fate had been seal'd, for a plough-boy in passing, while George left the field, had carried it of (sic) as his prize."

Condition is excellent - no flaws.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Rogers Blue Transferware Dinner Plate, CHINESE PORCELAIN This offering features a large blue transferware plate, 10 inches wide. The pattern is entitled Chinese Porcelain. It bears the mark of the John Rogers and Son pottery, 1815 - 1842.

This one is a beauty. Note the highly scalloped rim with white border and gadrooning.

The Oriental scene features a stylized pagoda and Chinese junk on the foreground. The chinoiserie style design includes a pagoda in the distance at the top right, tropical foliates, and a sailboat to the left. The surround has scrolling and floral designs.

It is in great condition with a very minor flaw on the back. Glaze is entirely shiny.


Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Clews American Historical Blue Transferware Soup Plate, Hudson River Here is a gorgeous American historical Staffordshire flat rimmed soup plate. It measures a large 10 inches wide and is in good condition, free of chips. It has a colorless hairline on the surround which we show in a close-up. It also has a bit of rubbing on the inner ridge of the surround which we have also shown in close-up. Glaze is very shiny.

The scene is one of the pottery's Picturesque Views series and dates to 1813 - 1834. It depicts North Fishkill on the Hudson River.

What a carefully potted plate it is! The scene is very sharp and carefully applied to the plate. Linear perspective is an important element of the scene. The viewer sees the scene as if standing on the road. To the right, a cabin appears on a bluff. As the road ahead curves to the right out of sight, two figures appear on the banks of the river. Sunlight directs the eye from that point, to a point on the opposite bank. Mountains appear behind. The surround has the distinctive parrot and flower border of the series.

Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Davenport Large Blue Transferware Plate, Swiss Lake & Village This blue transfer plate measures 10 1/2 inches wide. It is approaching the size of a charger. The pattern is entitled Swiss Lake and Village, a design made by the Davenport pottery. It bears the pottery's name and imprinted anchor backstamp. It dates to 1836.

Condition is excellent. There are no chips,cracks, hairlines, stains, or restorations. Some utensil marks can be found with close examination, but they do not detract from its beauty.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Darling Little Edwards Blue Transferware Toddy Plate, Corinth This pretty little plate is ten sided. The pattern is Corinth, a romantic design featuring classic images of a pillared building, arches bridge, and mountainous setting. The surround has a pleasing design that radiates and has the appearance of splashing water with floral images superimposed.

The plates measures 4 1/2 inches wide and stands 3/4 inch tall. Because of the height, it displays well on a wall with the surround dimensionally framing the interior scene.

It was made in the James Edwards pottery whose imprinted backstamp is evident. This pottery operated from 1842 to 1851.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restorations.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Ralph Stevenson Early Staffordshire Dark Blue Transferware Plate, PALESTINE Presented is an early, grotto-style colbalt transferware plate, 8 1/2 inches wide. The potter is Ralph Stevenson whose firm produced wares from 1810 to 1832, making this an early plate indeed.

The oriental pattern shows a grotto view of three figures beside an arched and angular foot bridge. Behind is a pagoda and tropical foliage. Draping willow branches and palm tree fronds frame the scene.

The plate is in excellent condition, free of all chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. Glaze is extremely shiny and free of utensil scratching. It is marked with the R. Stevenson backstamp.
Manufacturer: Ralph Stevenson, Staffordshire potter  

Early Davenport Pearlware Blue Transfer Plate, HIGH BRIDGE, c. 1793 Here is a wonderful and early blue transferware Staffordshire plate. It was made in the Davenport pottery and dates to 1793 to 1810, a very old piece of transferware. Condition is beyond excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, restorations, or utensil scratching. Glaze is entirely shiny.

The well is completely flat, and the surround is raised, standing 1 1/4 inches. It might be a flat soup plate, or it might be a plate with a particularly high surround. At any rate, it would make a particularly dramatic presentation on a wall because of the dimensional aspect of the surround.

The subject matter involves three figures on a walled deck overlooking a river. A flat, high bridge spans it, connecting a an Oriental building on a high bluff with the other side. The surround has fabulous images which frame the scene grotto style. They include a waterfall, a bluff, fruit, flowers, and foliates.

It is marked with the Davenport imprint and the Davenport anchor.
Manufacturer: Davenport Pottery, Early Staffordshire potter  

Riley Dark Blue Historical Transferware 9 Inch Plate, KINGSWESTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE His beautiful 9 inch plate features a British manor house, Kingsweston, Gloucestershire as it appeared in the early 1800s. Interestingly, the house still exists and is available to rent for weddings and other events.

It was made in the pottery of John and Richard Riley whose potteries operated from 1802 - 1828. It is in great condition, free of all chips and cracks. Glaze is entirely shiny and free of utensil scratching. On the back, there is a short line in the glaze only. It does not permeate the plate. The plate bears both the imprinted Riley stamp and a transfer stamp giving the name of the abode.
Manufacturer: John & Richard Riley, Staffordshire potter  

Phillips Staffordshire 10 1/2 Inch Blue Transferware Plate, PARISIAN, c. 1838 - 48 The large dinner plate presented in blue transfer is entitled Parisian. It measures 10 1/2 inches wide. The potter is George Phillips whose Staffordshire firm operated from 1838 to 1848.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration. We have six matching plates, so if you want multiples, contact us please.
Manufacturer: G. Phillips, Staffordshire Potter  

Staffordshire 9 1/4 Inch Blue Transferware Plate, GIPSY The blue transfer plate presented here measures 9 1/4 inches wide. The pattern is entitled Gipsy, a misspelling of Gypsy. We love this design which features a peasant family at a campfire under a craggy tree. The scene has a rectangular frame of florets with scrolling around and pebble and vine patterning on the surround. We have two of these plates, so contact us if you are interested in both.

The backstamp is a diminutive of the design.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter, unknown  

Staffordshire 9 1/2 Inch Blue Transferware Plate, SICILIAN The early plate presented is entitled Sicilian. It measures 9 1/2 inches wide. This pattern is known by collectors of early transfer patterns; however, the potter is unknown. By its characteristics we would date it to the 1830 - 50 period. Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restorations. It is marked with pattern name.

Interestingly, it seems to have more Asian influences to its design than Italian. Two Asian figures stand in a stylized garden.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

Podmore Walker Staffordshire Blue Transferware Toddy Plate, VENUS, c. 1834 - 59 Here is a small blue transfer toddy plate, made in the Podmore Walker & Co. pottery. It dates to 1834 - 59.

This ironstone plate measures 5 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/4 inches tall. The scene is framed by elms and features a classic urn in a garden setting, two figures on river's edge with the lady holding a parasol, and classic buildings. The surround consists of linear patterning and scrolling.

It is in excellent condition with no flaws.


Manufacturer: Podmore Walker & Co.  

Mayer Large Blue Transferware Staffordshire Plate, RHONE SCENERY, c. 1843 - 55 Here is a 9 1/2 inch ironstone blue transferware Staffordshire plate made in the pottery of Thomas, John, and Joseph Mayer. It dates to 1843 - 55.
It is in fine shape. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration.

The scene features a castle - like building on a river with elms and distant mountains. The surround has a linear background with scrolls and swags on top. The ironstone body is octagonal in shape with a border and panels. The backstamp gives the potter and scene name.

Manufacturer: T. J. & J. Mayer, Staffordshire potters  

John Alcock Blue Transferware Staffordshire Plate, PRIORY, c. 1853 - 61 The 9 1/2 inch blue transfer Staffordshire plate presented has a romantic scene of a large gothic building, the Priory of the pattern name. It was made in the pottery of John Alcock and dates to 1853 - 61.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration. It bears a backstamp with pattern name and pottery name as well.
Manufacturer: John Alcock, Staffordshire potter  

Hackwood Dark Blue Transferware 6 1/2 Inch Plate, FALLS OF KILLARNEY Here is a 6 1/2 inch cobalt blue transferware plate from the Hackwood pottery. It dates to the early 1800s. The pattern has commonly been referred to as Falls of Killarney. The design, however, is not historic since in Killarney, no two rivers join into confluent falls according to my friends from the area.

It's a pretty design, though. With cattle grazing in the foreground, three figures, two women beneath a parasol on a man, look at the falls behind which two rivers join. On the far side of the river are hills and a village. The surround has foliate and flower designs.

Condition is very good. There is some wear to the inner ridge from use but no chips, cracks, hairlines, or stains. On the back, there is a restoration, formerly a chip. It can only be seen if the plate is turned over.
Manufacturer: Hackwood, Staffordshire potter  

Large Copeland Blue Transferware Staffordshire Saucer, SPODE'S ITALIAN This large saucer, 6 1/2 inches, dates to the latter part of the nineteenth century. We do not have the cup. I would use it for display with other small plates because of its banding between the surround pattern and the well - very distinctive!

It is in goog condition with one flaw on the back, a shallow flake on the edge. It does not show from the front.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Minton Blue Transferware Staffordshire 10 1/4 Inch Plate, CHINESE MARINE This large and distinctive blue transferware plate measures 10 1/4 inches wide. The edge is embellished with a white gadrooned edge. The pattern is entitled Chinese Marine, an oriental design featuring a bridge with a high arch.

Chinese Marine was produced by several potters, Minton being the first. It dates to 1822 - 36. Condition is excellent - no chips or cracks. Glaze is very shiny with almost no utensil marks.
Manufacturer: Minton  

J. Ridgway Blue Transferware Staffordshire Plate, NAPIER, c. 1846 - 50 Presented is an impressive Staffordshire 9 inch blue transferware plate in a chinoiserie design entitled Napier. Two potteries produced this pattern, J&G Alcock and J. Ridgway during the 1846 - 50 period. This one was made in the Ridgway pottery.

It is in excellent condition, free of all flaws. Note is great rim design which consists of dramatic scalloping and geometric design bordering. When plates are displayed, unusual rim shapes add an interesting dimension.

The subject matter is also charming. It looks like the early Oriental interpretation of a children's play date. In the foreground a mother holds her child's hand as a servant shades both with a parasol. They stand at the bank of a river as the mother looks at another woman who approaches. The second woman holds her child's hand as a servant shades them with a parasol. They sit in a Chinese junk. Other aspects of the design are pagodas, a willow tree design, and more geometric patterning. Its backstamp includes pattern name and pottery initials.

The design is named for British Major General Sir Charles Napier who was the conqueror of Scinde a province in India.
Manufacturer: John Ridgway Pottery  

Wood & Challinor Blue Transferware Staffordshire Plate, MESINA This blue transfer plate measures 9 inches across. It was made in the Wood and Challinor pottery, which operated from 1828 to 1843.

The romantic pattern is entitled Mesina. The design, done in light blue, features two rather different buildings. One is gothic; the other oriental in design. Two figures appear in the foreground. The surround has web-like foliates with star-shaped flowers superimposed.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration.
Manufacturer: Wood & Challinor, 1828 - 43  

Clews Blue Transferware Dinner Plate, Sicilian Beauties, c. 1818-34 This lovely romantic transferware plate measures 10 1/2 inches wide. The scene depicts a classic urn in a garden setting this a river behind. The rim is scalloped and dimensionally beaded. It was made in the pottery of Ralph and James Clews, 1818 - 34. It bears the backstamp from the pottery which gives the pattern name.

It is in only fair condition with 4 little chippies on the every edge. They are hard to fine,The front also shows a 1" colorless line on the surround that does not penetrate to the back. We offer it because it is a pattern seldom seen. Given these flaws, the price is right.
Manufacturer: Ralph Clews, Staffordshire potter  

E. Challinor Blue Transferware Staffordshire 7 1/2 Inch Plate, LOZERE c. 1842 - 67 We offer here a Staffordshire blue transferware plate in the Lozere pattern. We will sell it individually or if the purchaser wishes to have more than one, please contact us for a price for multiples. At the time of listing, we have five. They are all in fine condition.

The diameter is 7 1/2 inches - great for dessert or as side dishes. The rim is 12-sided. Scenic areas alternate with areas of scrolling and flowers on the surround. The center has a romantic river scene.

It was made in the Edward Challinor pottery and dates to the 1842 - 67 period.

Manufacturer: E. Challinor  

Alcock Large Blue Transferware Staffordshire Chinoiserie Plate, NAPIER Presented is an impressive and large Staffordshire 10 inch blue transferware plate in a chinoiserie design entitled Napier. Two potteries produced this pattern, J&G Alcock and J. Ridgway during the 1846 - 50 period. This one was made in the Alcock pottery and bears its backstamp.

It is in excellent condition, free of all flaws. Note is great rim scallop and geometric design bordering. When plates are displayed, unusual rim shapes add an interesting dimension.

The subject matter is also charming. It looks like the early Oriental interpretation of a children's play date. In the foreground a mother holds her child's hand as a servant shades both with a parasol. They stand at the bank of a river as the mother looks at another woman who approaches. The second woman holds her child's hand as a servant shades them with a parasol. They sit in a Chinese junk. Other aspects of the design are pagodas, a willow tree design, and more geometric patterning. Its backstamp includes pattern name and pottery initials.

The design is named for British Major General Sir Charles Napier who was the conqueror of Scinde a province in India.

Manufacturer: J & G Alcock  

Large JW Ridgway Staffordshire Blue Transferware Plate, TUSCAN ROSE, c. 1814 - 37 Here is an elegant Staffordshire blue transferware plate from the John and William Ridgway firm. It operated from 1814 until 1837. This is the Tuscan Rose pattern.

This design focuses on flowers and garden elements. We love the moth and stylized urn. Also, the white border with dimensional beading adds a nice touch. It measures 10 1/4 inches wide.

Condition is fantastic. Absolutely no utensil scratching, no chips, cracks, hairlines, or stains. Where has this plate been lo these 190 years?
Circa: 1814-37
Manufacturer: John and William Ridgway  

Large Staffordshire Blue Transferware Plate, BOLOGNA, W. Adams & Sons, c. 1830 We love this romantic pattern, Bologna. Here is a large blue transfer plate, 10 1/2 inches in diameter. It was made in the William Adams and Sons pottery which operated from 1830 - 40.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration. Glaze is very shiny. It's a gorgeous plate, large enough to display prominently.

With transferware, the term romantic implies subject matter that is both exotic and fanciful. In addition to the usual meaning, the Bologna series adds aspects of romantic love. Each scene involves some aspect of courting. Here we see the arrival - or departure - of the couple. A gondola stands at the ready as figures converse.
Circa: 1830s
Manufacturer: William Adams and Sons, c. 1830 -40  

William Ridgway Blue Transferware Plate, AMOY Here is a blue transfer plate measuring 9 1/4 inches wide. It was made in the William Ridgway pottery and dates to 1830 - 34. The pretty Oriental design features stylized Asian buildings and a pagoda in the background.

Particularly beautiful are the intertwined swag designs on the surround - very feminine.

It is in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. The glaze is quite shiny and entirely free of utensil scratching. It is marked with pattern name and pottery initials as well.

The body is heavy ironstone. In addition to the patterning, the body is also panelled on the surround.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Podmore Walker Blue Transferware Plate, Washington Vase, c. 1834 - 54. This blue transferware plate measures 10 inches wide. The classic pattern is Washington Vase. The design features a prominent urn in the foreground in a classical garden setting. The surround has scenic reserves separated by linear patterning.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restorations. Glaze is shiny.

This heavy ironstone plate was made in the Podmore & Walker pottery which operated from 1834 to 1854.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Stevenson Dark Blue Transferware Plate, PALESTINE Here is a 6 3/4 inch diameter early blue transfer plate, cobalt in color. The pattern is entitled Palestine. It was made in the pottery of Ralph Stevenson, 1810 - 1832.

It is in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. The Oriental pattern features several pagodas across a river. Several figures appear in the foreground. The scene appears grotto style, surrounded by hanging willows, foliates, and flowers.
Manufacturer: Stevenson  

Staffordshire Blue Transferware 9 Inch Plate, ONTARIO LAKE SCENERY The nine inch Staffordshire blue transferware plate presented has a romantic scene entitled Ontario Lakes Scenery. Usually one finds this design with the Heath backstamp, c. 1845 - 53. This one is very similar with subtle differences. For example, the clouds have different formation. We love the thin waterfall which flows from the mountains in the background to the foreground where several figures stand on a bluff.

It is in fine condition free of chips and cracks. There is one tiny glaze pop on the inner ridge.
Manufacturer: B & D, Staffordshire potters  

Early Pearlware Blue Transfer Staffordshire 10 Inch Plate, CHINESE FISHER BOYS, c. 1810 This early plate measure just shy of 10 inches wide. It is pearlware, dating to the 1800 to 1810 period. The plate is free of all chips and cracks. Some utensil marks can be found with close inspection, and the edge has some use wear.

The potter of this early design is unknown. The pattern has come to be known by two names, Chinese Fisher Boys because of the three figues in the foreground; and Cameleopard for the odd looking animal to the right of the streat in the background. It looks for like a camel to me. The surround has beautiful water flowers and other blooms.

Note also the unusual pyramid-shaped designs in front of the building with the thatched roof - very unusual.
Manufacturer: Unknown Staffordshire potter  

Challinor Blue Transferware Plate, Priory Here is an 8 1/2 inch plate with a blue transferware scene of a large castle or priory. The facade is very similar to the Spanish castle, Alhambra. The surround has scenic reserves separated by linear patterning. We have several of these plates, so if you want multiples, please let us know.

The potter is E. Challinor, and the title of the scene is Priory. The pottery operated from 1845 - 1862.

It is in fine condition, free of flaws.
Manufacturer: E. Challinor, Staffordshire  

Davenport Blue Transferware Large Soup Plate, Tyrol Hunters, c. 1820 - 60 Here is a large blue transfer plate with a pattern that is no found often, Tyrol Hunters. It measures a 10 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch tall. The surround is bordered in white, and the scene is sharply transfered.

It is in excellent condition, free of all flaws. Glaze is shiny. The pattern shows two hunters at rest on the banks of a river. A thrid figures is in the process of crossing a foot bridge.

The surround has multiple areas of patterning, swags, and flowers - very pretty.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Lg. Blue Transferware Plate, ITALIA Offered is a blue transfer plate, 10 1/4" wide. The romantic pattern is Italia, made in the pottery of Thomas Furnival & Co., and dating to 1844 - 46.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or repairs.

The scene shows a family of four and their dog on the banks of a river. The father is fishing with the some an rest beside him. Other romantic elements includ elms, an arched bridge, and classic buildings. The surround has a pretty diamond patterning with a foliate design near the rim. Itis marked with the pattern name and pottery initials.

Our romantic Staffordshire blue and white china dates to the Nineteenth Century. We guarantee our antique transferware, ironstone, soft paste china, and creamware to be authentic antiques, accurately described.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Large Blue Transferware Platter, Classic Willow Pattern, c. 1850 Here is a large blue willow transferware platter. It dates to the mid 1800's. It is in great condition, free of chips and cracks and measuring 16 by 12 1/4 inches.

The willow pattern was first produced in the late 1700's and has been produced ever since. This one, however, is not a reproduction but a genuine antique. Meaning has been read into the multiple elements of this design which include an arched bridge with three figures, the willow tree in the foreground, a Chinese junk and a pagoda. The design was never actually put together as is seen in classic patterning by the Chinese. These elements were, however, all taken from Chinese designs.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Blue Transferware Oval Platter, UNIQUE This blue transferware platter measures 13 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches. The design is that of a single rose accompanied by blossoms that appear to be passion flowers. Most interesting is the surround which has a bold zigzag pattern.

This platter is in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. The color is slightly different from most blue transfer hues. It is more blue-grey that most.

The design is entitled Unique; the potter is unknown. By its characteristics, we would date it to the mid-1800s.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Large Staffordshire J. Meir Blue Transferware Platter, Roselle This large octagonal platter measures 15 by 11 1/2 inches. It is a heavy ironstone platter, bordered on the rim and paneled on the surround.

It is in excellent condition, free of chips and cracks. The glaze is very shiny and free of utensil scratching.

The pattern is entitled Roselle. It is a romantic design featuring a stylized riverside chalet in a mountainous setting. The surround has floral baskets framed by a meandering floral vine. It is superimposed on linear patterning.

This platter was made in the pottery of J. Meir. The pottery operated from 1837 to 1897. It bears the English registry mark which dates it to 1848.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Challinor Blue Transferware Platter, 15 1/2" by 12 ", Coburg This large blue transferware platter measures 15 1/2 inches by 12 inches. It is a heavy ironstone platter whose romantic blue transfer pattern is entitled Coburg.

The design features a whimsical chalet on river's edge. The surround has scrolling and flowers. Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restorations.

It was made in the pottery of E. & C. Challinor and dates to 1842 - 67.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Large Alcock Blue Transferware Platter, Blantyre This impressive Staffordshire platter measures 16 by 12 inches. It is heavy ironstone, octagonal in shape. The romantic pattern is entitled Blantyre.
It was made in the pottery of John and George Alcock, c. 1839 - 46.

Condition is excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restorations. The glaze is shiny.

The romantic scene depicts four figures near a foot bridge that leads across a creek toward a shelter. A gothic building appears acrosss the waters.
The surround has linear patterning with florets and foliates.

It bears the pottery's backstamp with pattern name.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Ridgway Staffordshire Blue Transferware Platter, UNIVERSITY, c. 1841 - 55 The platter presented measures 12 1/4 by 9 1/3 inches. The blue transfer scene depicts a university building with several figures on the grounds. The male figures wear cap and gown, harking back to a tradition from long ago.

The octagonal surround has diapering and scenes at six points. It bears the Ridgway backstamp with pattern name and pottery initials.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration.
Manufacturer: John Ridgway & Co  

Swinnerton's Floral Blue Transferware Staffordshire Platter, KENT, c. 1945 This pretty oval blue transfer Staffordshire platter measures 15 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches. A floral pattern decorates the center. The surround has pretty swags and scrolls with flors. Particularly nice is the dimensional bordering of dots and swags.

It is marked with the Swinnerton's backstamp with pattern name. This platter is attractively priced because it is not as old as most items I carry. For someone who like the Staffordshire look without the desire to pay for early wares, it is perfect.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration. Glaze is quite shiny, and there is no utensil scratching.
Manufacturer: Swinnerton's  

Adams Blue Transferware Staffordshire Platter, PALESTINE, c. 1850 This lovely Staffordshire blue transfer platter was made in the Adams pottery. The pattern is entitled Palestine. It measures 15 1/2 by 12 1/2. It is marked with an imprint of the pottery and with the pattern name.

This platter is free of chips and cracks. Utensil marks and pits are visible. There is also a little flake or pit on the lower edge which we have shown in close-up. These flaws have been considered in pricing this lovely platter. It remains beautiful and suitable for display.

Manufacturer: William Adams, Staffordshire potter  

Early, Large Blue Transferware Staffordshire Platter, CASTLE This impressive Staffordshire blue transfer platter is quite early, probably 1800 - 1815. This is the Castle pattern. It was first introduced by Spode, then copied by Clews and Bevington during the 1817 to 1824 period. It is unmarked, so I cannot tell you which pottery produced it.

The platter measures a huge 19 by 14 inches. It had one chip on the edge which we had professionally restored with perfect results. There are some minor utensil marks as might be expected; not other flaws.

We love the pattern, particularly the arched bridge whose arching images are reflected in the river, making circle shapes.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Rare J. Riley Blue Transferware Huge Platter, DROMEDARY Here is a rare treat, a large blue transferware platter in the Dromedary pattern from the pottery of John and Richard Riley. The firm operated from 1802 until 1828.

It measures 18 1/4 inches by just shy of 14 inches. Condition is fabulous - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration. Glaze is also free of utensil scratches. The two white spots you see on the feature picture are a product of the flash.

Many of the wares from this manufactory were not marked. Such is the case with this platter. It bears only an imprinted number 18.

The scene features camel - technically, we should call it a dromedary since it has only one hump - with its handler. In the distance are three pyramids and showy palm trees. The lobed surround has floral and foliate images.

Manufacturer: John & Richard Riley, 1802 - 28  

Deakin & Sons Oval Blue Transferware Staffordshire Platter, SPANISH BEAUTIES, c. 1833-41 This gorgeous oval blue transferware Staffordshire platter measures 15 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches. The potter is Deakin & Sons whose firm operated from 1833 to 1841.

Its pattern features three figures in a formal garden setting with moorish buildings along a river in the background.

The surround has scenic areas that alternate with scrolling, diapering, and flowers. A pretty fan shape element appears at four points on the surround.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairines, stains, or restoration.
Manufacturer: Deakin & Sons  

JW Ridgway Small Blue Transferware Staffordshire Platter, Italian Flower Garden, c. 1814 - 30 This small platter is particularly beautiful because of the little things: an embossed white border along a lobed edge and molded flowerheads between the lobes.

The pattern is Italian Flower Garden, a design made in the John and William Ridgway pottery which operated from 1814 until 1830. The center has elaborate flowers and scrolling as does the surround. There is also a crisp zigzag pattern separating the stippled blue on the surround from the white border.

It measures 11 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches tall. It is in great shape, free of all chips and cracks.
Circa: 1814-30
Manufacturer: John & William Ridgway  

J. & R. Riley Early Blue Transferware Reticulated Platter, GIRL MUSICIAN, c.1802 - 28 Reticulated platters are becoming exceedingly hard to find. Here is an early one, made in the pottery of John and Richard Riley. They ran two potteries: Nile Street from 1802 to 1814, and Hill Works from 1814 to 1828. This piece is unmarked. It is very finely potted with pearlware glaze evident.

It measures 9 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and is almost perfect - something one seldom sees in item close to 200 years old. One of the loops at the top has a tiny line that cannot be seen from the front but is evident from the back upon close inspection. It is the only flaw. Glaze is shiny.

The pattern which is entitled Girl Musician features two women and one shepherd on the banks of a river before rapids. A manor appears on the far bank, and cattle graze in the foreground - lovely!
Circa: 1815
Manufacturer: Riley  

Early Blue Transferware Floral & Vase Platter, NANKIN JAR This lovely flower and vase platter is entitled Nankin Jar. It measures 15 by 11 inches and is octagonal. The ironstone body is quite dense; the platter is very heavy.

By its look and feel, we would date it to the 1840 - 50 period. The potter is not given for this design.

The transfer design is quite elegant and skillfully applied. It features a vase with stylized flowers. Geometrics line the rim.

It is free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. The glaze shows a bit of wear consistent with its many years. It is marked with pattern name and imprinted mark reading "Real Ironstone China."
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Podmore Walker Blue Transferware Platter, ASIATIC PHEASANTS Offered is a large blue transferware platter measuring 17 by 14 inches. It has a white border and an elaborately scalloped rim. The pattern of this platter is Asiatic Pheasants, a floral design with a pheasant in flight. The surround has images of flowers and geometrics as well as a band of beading along the white border.

It is in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. There are some underglaze black specks on the underside, a product of its early potting. The color of this platter is a muted blue-gray.

The backstamp is that of Podmore Walker and Company, which operated in Tunstall. This pottery operated from 1834 - 59.


Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

J. Wedgwood Blue Transferware Staffordshire Platter, COLUMBIA Here is a small platter from the John Wedge Wood, also spelled Wedgwood, platter and dates to 1848. It measures 10 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches. <p>The pattern is Columbia. The romantic design has the typical elements of a placid river, mountains, framing elm, a classic urn and building, and scenic reserves on the surround. One element that we like a lot is the setting sun with solar rays at the top.<p>We had one chip professionally restored on the edge of this platter with perfect results. Additionally, we have included a close-up of a little ding on the back edge. There are no other chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restorations.
Manufacturer: J. Wedgwood, John Wedge Wood  

Minton Large BlueTransferware Staffordshire Platter, WILLOW Here is a large and early Willow platter in blue transfer. It was made in the Minton pottery and bears its backstamp. Measurements are 18 by 14 1/2 inches.

Willow pattern is one of the earliest designs;; it is still being made today. This is an early one, c. 1800 - 1830. Note the combed back design.

Condition is excellent - no chips or cracks.
Manufacturer: Minton, Staffordshire potter  

Turner Blue Transferware Platter THE VILLAGER Presented is a large indented and embossed blue transferware platter made in the Turner pottery. It measures 17 inches by 14.5 inches and dates to the early years of the Nineteenth Century.

Made of pearlware with a blue glaze where it pools, it is well printed in a medium to dark cobalt blue. The pattern is known as The Villager. Three of the Turner potteries could have made this design. The earliest pottings had the embossing around the rim, so this one is quite old, 1800 to 1803.

The central scene features a couple with their baby and their dog. They appear to be out for a walk. Behind is a rural home, river, and arched bridge. The surround has both floral decoration and embossed arches.


Condition is excellent. The glaze has remained shiny with absolutely no wear, just a normal mild crazing. The only flaw occurred prior to the original firing. There are a few nibbles on the back edge in one spot that were glaze over. These affect neither the integrity nor the beauty of the platter.

Our romantic Staffordshire blue and white china dates to the Nineteenth Century. We guarantee our antique transferware, ironstone, soft paste china, and creamware to be authentic antiques, accurately described.


Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

G. Phillips Staffordshire Blue Transferware Sauceboat, PARISIAN, c. 1828 - 48 The Staffordshire sauce tureen or sauceboat presented was made in the pottery of George Phillips, c. 1838 - 48. Its graceful lines make it particularly attractive. It measures 9 inches long by 5 inches tall.

The romantic scene features a picnic scene at river's edge. A seaweed patterned band graces the pedestal and interior of the vessel.

This gravy boat his one chips on the underside of the base which is barely visible unless the tureen is upended.
Manufacturer: George Phillips, Staffordshire Potter  

Large Blue Transferware Staffordshire Soup Plate, THE SHIELD, c. 1832 - 45 This large flat blue transferware Staffordshire soup plate measures 10 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall. The transfer pattern is entitled The Shield. It was made in the pottery of B. & J. Burton whose pottery operated from 1832 - 45.

It is in excellent condition, free of all chips, cracks, and hairlines. The scene features two figures before a gothic castle. It appears in an oval operture, surrounded by scrolling and flowers. The surround has scenic designs separated by foliates.

The edge is irregularly scalloped and beaded. That, coupled with its shape - flat bottomed with a raised surround, make it lovely for a wall or shelf display.
Manufacturer: S. & J. Burton, Hanley  

Huge Adams Blue Transferware Soup Plate, Isola Bella This lovely blue transfer flat soup plate measures 10 1/2 inches wide by 2 inches tall. Its dimensions make it dramatic on the wall because it is large size and its raised rim.

It is a 14-sided plate in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks, stains,and restoration. It dates to the mid-1800s. The potter is William Adam and Sons.
Manufacturer: Adams, Staffordshire potter  

Blue Transferware Staffordshire Soup Plate, Chinese Juvenile Sports Here is a 7 1/2 inch soup plate in a darling pattern, prized by transferware collectors, Chinese Juvenile Sports. The series depicts various views of Asian children engaged in play. This one shows two children playing badminton while a third sits on a bench with a large toy in his lap. The border has flowers with an irregularly scalloped rim and a white border. This plate dates to the 1849 - 82 period.

It is in fine condition, free of all chips and cracks.
Manufacturer: Thomas Barlow  

Early Blue Transferware Pearlware Teapot, Shepherd and Sheep This beautiful early teapot measures 10 inches long and stand 6 inches tall. It is an early one, c. 1815, unmarked. The scene features a shepherd leaning against a tree trunk with lyre in hand. His sheep listen as he plays. The border features flowers and scrolls.

We had the tip of the spout restored because there were chippies, and a hairline that crossed the bottom and affected one side was also restored, both with perfect results. The only chip is a small one to the underside of the lid, the part that fits down into the teapot. See the picture.
Manufacturer: Early Staffordshire potter  

Rare Pearlware Blue Transferware Coffee Pot, MOSQUE & CAMEL This item is a large, unmarked, and early pearlware coffeepot. The charming design features a mosque-like domed building at river's edge. Several figures kneel on the bank as they fish. To the left, another figure approaches with a camel trailing behind him. The top of the pot and the domed lid have bands of elaborate floral designs.

It is very finely potted. This early pot dates to the first part of the 1800s, probably 1800 - 1815. Note the circular opening on the inside of the spout. These coffeepots differ from teapot designs of the period which included sieves to strain tea leaves.

With domed lid in place, it measures 11 inches tall by 9 inches wide. The lid's steamhole vents through the finial - how nicely designed!

Condition is very good! The glaze has two little glops (see the picture). This is not damage but we note it for accuracy. There were two chips on the lid and one on the base which we had professionally restored with perfect results.

This coffeepot would make a fine addition to the collection of a person with discriminating tastes.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Staffordshire Blue Transferware VegetableTureen, VERONA The vegetable tureen presented measures 10 inches wide by 6 1/2 inches tall. It has a classic pattern entitled Verona. An image of a statue and classic vases appear in a formal garden setting. Bands of foliates frame the scene around the lid's rim. The same band appears on the exterior of the pedestaled base. The interior has a scene similar to thelid. It is surrouded by scenic reserves that are separated by foliates and scrolls.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration. The exact potter is unknown. It is marked only with pattern name. By its characteristics, we would date this one to the 1840 -60 period.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter