Staffordshire Creamware Feather Edge Large Washing Basin Bowl Here is a large Staffordshire creamware blue feather edged basin. Usually these large water basins or bowls were damaged because of their daily use. We are happy to offer one in excellent condition. It measures 12 inches wide by 3 inches tall.

The rim has dimensional beading with blue color along the rim and in the crannies of the beading. Featheredge ware or shell edge ware, as it is also called, most typically has incised lines. This one is therefore somewhat unique because of the dimensional beading. It is unmarked except for an imprinted number 11. This is a designation of its size.

This early bowl dates to the late 1700s or early 1800s. It is in fine condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. There is minimal wear to the blue edge and a bit of underglaze black soot-like bits at one point on the exterior of the edge. See the close-up. This is a product of the firing process and is not damage.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Staffordshire Creamware Blue Feather Edge Platter This shell rimmed, evenly scalloped platter is made from creamware and dates to the 1780 to 1820 period. The feather edging is an impressed series on curved lines with occasional cascading arches. It measures 15" by 12". Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or repairs. Aside from an imprinted number 14, it is unmarked. Items such as this are usually attributed to the Leeds pottery; however, several others of the early Nineteenth and Eighteenth Centuries also produces feathered wares.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Large Staffordshire Creamware Blue Feather Edge Platter, Combed Back Here is an early feather edge platter measuring 17 1/2 by 14 1/4. The body is creamware, and the rim is deeply incised and asymmetrically scalloped. The back is combed, a sign of early potting, and it bears an incised cross mark, its only marking. By its characteristics, we can date the platter to 1775 - 1820.

It is in super condition with three little scuffs to the edge. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or repairs.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Staffordshire Octagonal Blue Feather Edge Platter Here is an octagonal Staffordshire platter with a blue feathered edge. It measures 15 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches. The edge shows hand-painted feathering. It is not incised.
There are two little flakes on the front blue edge as pictured and a large chip on the back side which does not show from the front. This is also shown in a picture. The platter is marked only with an imprinted mark which reads, "Best Goods."
Given the damage, this early platter is attractively priced.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Clews Staffordshire Creamware Feather Edge Shell Edge Platter, Cobalt Blue , Rare Pattern Here is a great Staffordshire featheredge platter measuring 14 1/2 by 11 1/2. It is in fabulous condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restorations. Glaze is shiny and smooth.

It bears the imprinted mark of the pottery that made it, Clews, c. 1818 - 34. The back has been combed, another sign of it very early potting.

Creamware is a pleasant earthenware body with a softer feel than ironstone or whiteware. It was prevalent in the 1700's and early 1800's. On this platter, the cobalt edge was applied to a molded pattern which has a cable design on the rim and a radiating linear pattern on the surround - very rare and unique.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire  

Staffordshire Large Blue Feather Edge Whiteware Octagonal Platter, Best Goods Here is a whiteware shell edge or feathered edge platter. It is deeply incised with blue feathering. By its characteristics, we would date it to the 1810 - 25 period. It is marked only with the imprinted term, Best Goods.

Whiteware came into vogue after creamware and before ironstone. The body is thicker than creamware, and it is harder. Sometimes one can find little blue dots within the body with close inspection.

This platter measures 17 by 13. It is in fine condition, free of chips, cracks, and restorations.
Manufacturer: Staffordshire