Dark Blue Staffordshire Historical Transferware Plate, St. Paul School, London, Here is a dark blue transferware plate measuring just shy of 8 inches in diameter. It was made in the William Adams pottery during 1804 - 29. It bears their American Eagle backstamp with pattern name and the pottery's imprinted stamp, too.

It is in good shape: no chips or cracks but some utensil scratching as pictured.

This scene is one of the pottery's Regents Park Series.


Circa: 1804 - 29
Manufacturer: William Adams Pottery  

CJ Mason Bi-Color Transferware Staffordshire Plate, Basket, c. 1845 - 8, Blue & Black I can't gush enough about the beauty of this plate. The pattern, Basket, consists of a central floral basket in black transfer against white. It is framed within a circle of blue scrolling followed by a lavish band of blue stippling with bleck and white flowers. Toward the rim is a band of black transfer along a dimensionally beaded rim which is also bordered in white. Adding yet another dimension is the sculptured design of the rim. Wow!

It measure 9 inches in diameter unless one measures point to point on the rim decoration. Then, it measures 9 1/2 inches wide. It is in very good antique condition. The only issue to mention are two little flakes on the back side of two of the points on the edge. I have included natural light pictures of this plate and close-ups of the tiny flakes.

This plate bears a transferware stamp from its potter, Charles James Mason & Co., whose pottery operated from 1845 to 1848. I believe, however, that a mistake was made by the person who transfered the design. It is marked "Persian" when the pattern is actually "Basket." Those doing the transfering were usually illiterate women and children, so one can understand how this might happen.

Four of these plates are listed separately.
Circa: 1845-8
Manufacturer: Charles James Mason  

Masons Bi-Color Transferware Staffordshire Plate, Blue & Black, BASKET, c. 1845 - 8 I can't gush enough about the beauty of this plate. The pattern, Basket, consists of a central floral basket in black transfer against white. It is framed within a circle of blue scrolling followed by a lavish band of blue stippling with bleck and white flowers. Toward the rim is a band of black transfer along a dimensionally beaded rim which is also bordered in white. Adding yet another dimension is the sculptured design of the rim. Wow!

It measure 9 inches in diameter unless one measures point to point on the rim decoration. Then, it measures 9 1/2 inches wide.

The only condition issues to mention is a little bit of rubbing to the very tips of three of the edge points, mentioned for accuracy. There are also two chips to the underside foot ring, which would only be seen if the plate was upended.

For some reason, this plate is hard to photograph well. For this one, I took the pictures outside by natural light. I want the viewer to be able to see the detail.
This plate bears a transferware stamp from its potter, Charles James Mason & Co., whose pottery operated from 1845 to 1848. I believe, however, that a mistake was made by the person who transfered the design. It is marked "Persian" when the pattern is actually "Basket." Those doing the transfering were usually illiterate women and children, so one can understand how this might happen.

I have listed four of these plates, each separately.
Circa: 1845-8
Manufacturer: Charles James Mason & Co.  

Mason Two Color Staffordshire Transferware Plate, BASKET, c. 1845 - 8, Black & Blue, Hairline I can't gush enough about the beauty of this plate. The pattern, Basket, consists of a central floral basket in black transfer against white. It is framed within a circle of blue scrolling followed by a lavish band of blue stippling with bleck and white flowers. Toward the rim is a band of black transfer along a dimensionally beaded rim which is also bordered in white. Adding yet another dimension is the sculptured design of the rim. Wow!

It measure 9 inches in diameter unless one measures point to point on the rim decoration. Then, it measures 9 1/2 inches wide.

It has a colorless 1 3/4" hairline on the surround, visible from the back but lost in the patterning from the front. A couple of the very tips of the edge show a little rubbing. The glaze is entirely shiny.

This plate bears a transferware stamp from its potter, Charles James Mason & Co., whose pottery operated from 1845 to 1848. I believe, however, that a mistake was made by the person who transfered the design. It is marked "Persian" when the pattern is actually "Basket." Those doing the transfering were usually illiterate women and children, so one can understand how this might happen.

I have four of these beauties, each listed separately so condition can be described for each.
Circa: 1845 - 8
Manufacturer: Charles James Mason & Co.  

Two Color Transferware Staffordshire 9" Plate. Charles James Mason & Co., 1845-8, Blue & Black I can't gush enough about the beauty of this plate. The pattern, Basket, consists of a central floral basket in black transfer against white. It is framed within a circle of blue scrolling followed by a lavish band of blue stippling with bleck and white flowers. Toward the rim is a band of black transfer along a dimensionally beaded rim which is also bordered in white. Adding yet another dimension is the sculptured design of the rim. Wow!

It measure 9 inches in diameter unless one measures point to point on the rim decoration. Then, it measures 9 1/2 inches wide. It is in great shape, free of chips and cracks. The glaze is entirely shiny. Upon very close examination of the back side, one can see a small tick to the edge which does not show from the front.

This plate bears a transferware stamp from its potter, Charles James Mason & Co., whose pottery operated from 1845 to 1848. I believe, however, that a mistake was made by the person who transfered the design. It is marked "Persian" when the pattern is actually "Basket." Those doing the transfering were usually illiterate women and children, so one can understand how this might happen. I have four of these beauties. Each will be listed separately because each needs its condition to be described.
Circa: 1845 - 8
Manufacturer: Charles James Mason & Co.  

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  

Alcock White Ironstone Staffordshire Soup Ladle, c. 1860s Here is a medium sized white ironstone Staffordshire soup or toddy ladle. It measures 4 inches across the bowl. The handle is 9 inches long.

The top of the handle has a pleasing paddle shape that would blend with any white ironstone design.

It is free of all chips and cracks. There are some glaze irregularities on the handle that are not considered damage but do mar its looks a bit. Because of this, the price has been adjusted. At the time of this listing, we also have a larger ladle of this exact design in excellent condition. It is offered separately.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: Richard Alcock Pottery, Burslem  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Soup Ladle, c. 1870 The soup or stew ladle presented is 3 3/4 inches across the bowl. The handle is just shy of 11 inches long. It is a plain design with a single band of embossed decoration at the top.

It's in great shape with no chips stains, or cracks.
Circa: 1870s
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

Very Deep Adams White Ironstone Punch Ladle, c. 1950 We usually don't carry items from the 1950s; however, we will offer this one because of its deep bowl. It would be a nice choice for a large punchbowl. It bears the Adams mark which dates it to the 1950 period.

The bowl is 4 1/3 inches wide and 2 inches deep. The handle is 12 inches long. This item has a very tight hairline on the side of the bowl, one inch long and hard to find.

Given its flaw and more recent period of potting, we are offering it at an attractive price.
Circa: 1950
Manufacturer: Adams  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Large Ladle, Chinese Shape, c. 1860 Here is a large white ironstone Staffordshire ladle, suitable for stew, soup, or punch. It measures 4 1/3 inches across the bowl. The handle is 9 inches long. The embossed foliate decoration at the top also includes three berries - very pretty.

Condition is excellent - no damage, restoration, or stains.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Sauce Ladle, Embossed Scroll Detail This Staffordshire white ironstone sauce ladle would coordinate with any white ironstone sauce tureen. It measures 3 inches across the bowl, and the handle is 6 inches long. It is a nineteenth century item, unmarked as was often the case with ladles.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Matching Pitcher and Bowl, c. 1870s Here is a matching Staffordshire white ironsstone pitcher and bowl.

This plain shape was in vogue during the 1870s. Many Staffordshire potters made variations of this shape. Both pieces are unmarked, so we cannot attribute it to a specific potter. It is a graceful design that would blend with many styles.

The pitcher is 11 3/4 inches tall. The bowl is 13 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches tall. Both pieces are in excellent antique condition, free of all chips, cracks, hairlines, stains.
Circa: 1870
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Sugar Bowl, GRENADE SHAPE, c. 1860s This Staffordshire white ironstone sugarbowl is done in Grenade Shape, a design featuring three leaves. This shape was made by T. & R. Boote; however, this particular vessel is unmarked except for an underglaze hand-painted number.

It measures 6 1/2 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide. It is free of all chips and cracks. There is some minor underglaze frit affecting the underside of the bottom. One tiny spot where the glaze is thin is also evident upon close inspection.

The embossing is very sharp and beautiful. Note also the great melon finial.
Circa: 1860
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

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  

White Ironstone Sugar Bowl Base, UPLIFT SHAPE Here is the base for a white ironstone sugar bowl measuring 6 inches tall by 6 inches wide. We don't have the lid.

It was made in the W. & E. Corn Factory, Burslem, and is so marked. Uplift shapes became popular in the 1880s and continued to the turn of the century.

It is in good shape with a little roughness on the lid ledge.
Circa: 1880
Manufacturer: W. E. Corn  

Spode Red Transferware Large Platter, CAMILA This beautiful floral platter is not as old as our usual pieces. It was made in the Spode factory, probably in thed 1950s. We offer it because it is a nice alternative - price-wise - to the more expensive earlier pieces while maintaining the quality and look.

It measures 16 by 12 1/2 inches and is in excellent shape, free of chips, cracks, stains, or other flaws.

The design features central floral sprays. The surround has red stippling with alternating floral and foliate designs in darker red and white. It's an impressive platter for a reasonable price.
Circa: 1950
Manufacturer: Spode  

Staffordshire Polychrome Syrup Pitcher, Putti Motif Here is a tall Staffordshire syrup pitcher, 8 1/2 inches. It once had an attached pewter lid - no longer.

The design, done in black transfer, has yellow lustre and dark red embellishments on the putti who are engaged in play - eating grapes, playing with a bird and ring, operating a bow and arrow - cupid style, and handing out together with a dove.

There is a little glazed-over crack at the top of the piece and some loss of the red enamel.

The design is quite whimsical and fun. This pitcher is unmarked. We date it by its look, feel, and subject matter.
Circa: 1880
Manufacturer: Staffordshire Potter  

Staffordshire Early Blue Transferware Plate, CHINESE PAGODA AND BRIDGE, Damaged The Staffordshire plate presented measures 10 1/2 inches wide. It has a highly and regularly scalloped rim with a white gadrooned border. The pattern, Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, has been known and is collected, but the potter has not been identified. By its characteristics, we would date it to the 1815 to 40 period.

Condition is poor. It has a crack that extends from the edge to the center of the plate, rendering it unstable and suitable for display only. It looks very good from the front. We hope that someone wants this early one regardless of its condition, so we are offering it at a very low price.
Most interesting is the color of this plate, which does not fit easily into one of my categories. It is red but could be considered an orangy brown or rust. The wall behind this plate is a clear red, so the viewer can accurately gauge the plate's hue.

The oriental scene features a pagoda and a gnarled tree. The white embossed border makes a frame for the scene. It is marked with pattern name.

Circa: 1815 - 40
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

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  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Sauce Tureen, WHEAT & HOPS SHAPE, c. 1860 This Staffordshire white ironstone sauce tureen is done in Wheat & Hops Shape. It is one of the many grain-related shapes that was so popular with the American consumer of the period. Celebrating the bounty of the American bread basket, these shapes feature wheat in its many forms. This shape also has hops flowers.

It measures 8 inches wide by 7 inches tall. Several potters produced this shape including Meakin, Pearson, Cochran, Furnival, and Clementson. Without a mark, we know not which.

Condition is excellent - no flaws.
Circa: 1860
Manufacturer: Staffordsire Potter  

Elsmore & Forster White Ironstone Staffordshire Vegetable Server, PORTLAND SHAPE, c. 1860 Here is a white ironstone vegetable server in a shape that is hard to find in white ironstone without lustre embellishment. This is Portland Shape. It is a beautiful piece with a remarkable finial in a trumpet blossom shape.

It measures 12 inches long by 6 1/2 inches tall. The potter is Elsmore and Forster. This shape was registered at some time between 1855 and 1865.

This one, beautiful as it is, has a flaw - a 2 inch area on the outer part of the base rim that is rough and has been painted. I suspect there was a chip there that was filled and painted. This in no way could be considered a true restoration. This piece is worth having professionally restored, especially since it is a single chip that does no affect the integrity of the vessel. There are no other chips, cracks, hairlines, or stains.
Circa: 1860 Decade
Manufacturer: Elsmore & Forster  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Relish Dish, J. * G. Meakin, PLAIN SHAPE This Meakin Plain Shape relish dish measures 8 1/2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches tall. It has some chipping underneath the foot ring and shows some glaze wear from use in the bottom of the well.

The embossed design features three berries on a single stem. Its little flaws do not prevent it from being both pretty and useful. It is priced to sell.
Circa: 1860
Manufacturer: J. * G. Meakin  

Staffordshire White Ironstone Individual Food Mold Here is a great unmarked white ironstone food mold - very small. This is an mold for an individual serving of pudding. It measures 3 inches wide by two inches tall.

Though it is unmarked, by its look and feel, I would say that it is quite early - around 1820 decade.

Condition is excellent - no flaws.
Circa: 1820 - 30
Manufacturer: Staffordshire potter  

T. & R. Boote White Ironstone Staffordshire Sugar Bowl, SYDENHAM SHAPE, c. 1853, Base Only This Staffordshire white ironstone sugarbowl base was made in the pottery of T. & R. Boote. This is Sydenham Shape. We do not have the lid.

It is in great condition with one little ding to the lid ledge on the inside which is very minor. The molding is very sharp on this sucrier. I hope that someone who has the lid can find this little beauty and make a match.
Circa: 1853
Manufacturer: T. & R. Boote  

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  

Pankhurst White Ironstone Staffordshire Basin, Water Bowl, FULL RIBBED SHAPE, c. 1855 This large white ironstone water basin measures 14 inches wide by 4 3/4 inches tall. It's a beautiful thing with inverted ribs surrounding the sides. From the top, it looks like a big daisy or sunflower. Usually, this bowl is paired with a ribbed water pitcher, but we are offering only the bowl here. We do have a dresser pitcher in this pattern listed separately.

This bowl looks better than it is. The only chip to mention is a small flake on the edge of the underside. See the picture. Appearance wise, that is about it; however, if one wets the bowl, two hairlines appear, rendering it inappropriate for use. It display is the goal, it would be an excellent choice given its low price.

It bears the pottery's backstamp, J.W. Pankhurst. This is Full Ribbed Shape. It dates to 1855.
Circa: 1855
Manufacturer: J.W. Pankhurst  

Square White Ironstone Vegetable Server, Maddock & Co. c. 1900 Here is a square vegetable server measuring 8 inches on each side. The sides are nicely fluted. Shapes such as this were popular from the 1880s into the first decade of the 1900s.

It is in fine condition, free of chips, cracks, stains, and restoration. It bears the pottery's backstamp.
Circa: 1900
Manufacturer: Maddock & Co.  

Johnson Bros. White Ironstone Square White Ironstone Vegetable Server, c. 1900 Here is a nice square and fluted white ironstone vegetable server measuring 6 3/4 inches square.

It is in fine shape, free of all chips and cracks. Glaze is shiny. It bears the pottery's backstamp.
Circa: 1880-1900
Manufacturer: Johnson Brothers  

T. & R. Boote White Ironstone Staffordshire Tureen, SYDENHAM SHAPE, c. 1854 Here is a beautiful tureen base in Sydenham Shape. Normally, we would not include a base without a lid, but this one is so beautiful even without the lid that we must offer it. One could use it as a compote. The pottery is that of T. & R. Boot who registered this shape in both 1853 and 1854.

It measures 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches tall. It is in excellent condition - no chips, cracks, hairlines, or restoration.
Circa: 1854
Manufacturer: T. & R. Boote  

Oval Staffordshire White Ironstone Platter, MEMNON SHAPE, c. 1857 Here is a large Staffordshire white ironstone oval platter measuring 16 by 12 inches. It was made in the J. Meir & Son pottery and bears both a black transfer and imprinted mark.

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

The pattern, Memnon Shape, involves four arched shapes on the surround.
Circa: 1857
Manufacturer: J. Meir & Son, Tunstall  

J. Wedgwood White Ironstone Staffordshire Octagonal Large Platter, SCALLOPED DECAGON, c. 1853 This large and heavy Staffordshire white ironstone platter measures 16 by 13 inches.

It is in excellent condition - no chips, cracks, stains, hairlines, or restoration. It bears the J. Wedgwood imprinted mark. Glaze is shiny with little utensil marking - a beauty for display or use.

The design, Scalloped Decagon, is classic - ocgagonal with a border on the dege and ogee shapes on the surround.


Circa: 1853
Manufacturer: J. Wedgwood  

Large Staffordshire White Irosntone Vegetable Server, BERLIN SWIRL, c. 1864 Here is a gorgeous and large white ironstone Staffordshire vegetable server. It was made in the pottery of Mayer and Elliot, c. 1864. Both the interior of the lid and bottom of the base bear the pottery's backstamp.

It measures 14 inches long by 8 inches tall - a giant of a tureen. We love the elaborate swirling pattern. This one is very elegant. The good news is that it is free of chips, cracks, stains, and restoration.
Circa: 1864
Manufacturer: Mayer and Elliot  

J. Ridgway Large Staffordshire Blue Transferware Plate, NAPIER, c. 1846 - 50, As Is 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 has a y-shaped crack that renders this beautiful plate appropriate for wall display but not for use or extensive handling. The flaws are visible from the back but blend with the elaborate transferware pattern, so display is very attractive.

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: 1850  

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  

Tall White Ironstone Staffordshire Pitcher, FUCHSIA Shape, c. 1860 This lovely and highly embossed pitcher is done in Fuchsia Shape, a floral and foliate design. It has four areas. From under the handle, foliates drape the vessel with curving stems of fuchsia blossoms winding around the lower part of the pitcher. The same occurs at the top under the handle. A third emerges from the bottom below the spout. The spout area itself has a large draped foliate. It's gorgeous.

This ewer was once paired with a basin, but we don't have it. The pitcher measures 12 inches tall. Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks or other flaws. It's the nice white color of wares from its period.
Circa: 1860s
Manufacturer: J. & G. Meakin  

J. Edwards Tall Staffordshire White Ironstone Pitcher, Plain Shape, c. 1869 Here is a classically plain white ironstone pitcher or ewer measuring 12 inches tall. Its smooth, clean lines are complemented by a nice flattened border shape around the rim and spout. It's in great condition - no chips, cracks, or other damage.

It was mde in the pottery of John Edwards. Shapes such as this were in vogue during the 1870s. It does bear the English registry mark and the potters backstamp as well. This particular one, according to its stamp, dates to 1869, early for its style.
Circa: 1869
Manufacturer: John Edwards  

Creamware / Mochaware Small Bowl Here is an early mochaware bowl measuring 5 inches wide by 2 3/4 inches tall. It is an early utility piece with a wide blue band and 4 thin black bands. The body is made of creamware.

It has no chips or cracks. There are little flaws around the rim, not chips, as one might expect of a Staffordshire piece from the 1815 - 25 period. It's very charming.
Circa: 1820
Manufacturer: Staffordshire poter  

Large Staffordshire Pink Transferware Rimmed Soup Plate, COLOGNE, c. 1832 - 5 This large pink transferware soup plate measures 11 inches across its widest point. The irregularly scalloped rim is very pretty as is the surround. Columns of peacock feathers alternate with floral areas.

The central scene shows a classic buildings along a river; hence, the title, Cologne. It was made in the pottery of Ralph Stevenson and Son. It operated from 1832 to 1835, making this a very old plate.

The underside foot rim has three little chips, not seen unless upended. Also there is a small mar to the white part in the well at 9:00 o'clock. See the picture.

Circa: 1832-5
Manufacturer: Ralph Stevenson  

Staffordshire White Ironstone 9 1/2 Inch Plate, FIG / UNION SHAPE, c. 1856 Here is a nice Staffordshire white ironstone plate in Fig Shape. It is 9 1/2 inches wide and free of chips and cracks. It has a tiny potting flaw on the edge which is shown in the close-up picture. Tone is nice and wite with some utensil marking.

It was made in the Davenport pottery and bears its backstamp.


Circa: 1856
Manufacturer: Davenport  

Staffordshire White Ironstone 8 1/2 Inch Plate, FIG / UNION SHAPE, c. 1856 Here is a middle size Staffordshire white ironstone plate, 8 1/2 inches wide in Fig Shape. It was made in the John Wedgwood pottery and dates to 1856.

Though there are no chips or cracks, there is some toning to this plate. Utensil wear is also evident. It remains a beauty and is priced to sell.
Circa: 1856
Manufacturer: John Wedgwood  

Staffordshire Pink Transferware 9 " Plate, VENUS, c. 1834-59 This pink transfer plate is 9 inches wide. The pattern is Venus, a romantic design featuring a prominent classical vase in the foreground of a river scene. The potter is Podmore Walker & Co. The backstamp names the pattern and potter.

It is in fine shape, free of all chips and cracks. Crazing is evident.
Circa: 1834-59
Manufacturer: Podmore Walker & Co.  

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.  

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  

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  

A. Shaw White Ironstone 9 1/2" Plate, CHINESE SHAPE, c. 1856 Here is an early 9 1/2 inch plate in Chinese Shape. It was made in the Anthony Shaw pottery, c. 1856.

This early Staffordshire whie ironstone plate is in fine condition - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration. It is a particularly dense and heavy plate which bears the pottery's imprinted mark.
Circa: 1856
Manufacturer: Anthony Shaw  

J. Wedgwood Large White Ironstone Vegetable Server, SCALLOPED DECAGON, c. 1854 This large Staffordshire white ironstone vegetable tureen was made in the Davenport pottery. It registered it in 1854. The tureen is 13 inches long by 8 inches tall.

The classic design involves ogee shapes on the sides and domed lid. The finial is oval with a stylized flower on the top, a wonderful addition. Also of interest are the highly embossed handles.

It is marked with the J. Wedgwood imprint. Condition is fair. The only flaw to mention falls somewhere between crazing lines and a hairline. It affects a small area of the rim and appears inside but doesn't penetrate to the outside. See the picture.
Circa: 1854
Manufacturer: J. Wedgwood  

White Ironstone Soap Box, J. Wedgwood, Ceres Shape Here is a nice Staffordshire white ironstone soap box in Ceres Shape. I believe this one probably dates to the 1870s rather than earlier. The backstamp is dark green rather than black. It reads, "Ironstone China, H&K, Late J. Wedgwood."

It is in fine shape, free of all chips and cracks. It measures 7 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches tall.
Circa: 1870s
Manufacturer: J. Wedgwood  

Large White Ironstone Vegetable Server, MEMNON SHAPE, J. Meir & Son, c. 1857 The Staffordshire white ironstone vegetable tureen presented measures 13 inches long by 8 inches tall - large enough to be quite dramatic. Speaking of dramatic, the oversized rose finial with embossed bud and leaf designs beneath certainly fills the bill. This is Memnon Shape.

This vessel was made in the pottery of John Meir and Son whose pottery operated in Tunstall. It dates to 1857. Both a black transfer backstamp and an imprinted mark appear on the bottom of the base.

We love the looping design. It looks enough like Quartered Rose Shape to be confused with it.

Condition is excellent - no chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, or restoration.
Circa: 1857
Manufacturer: John Meir & Son, Tunstall  

Mayer & Elliot White Ironstone Sauce Tureen, Berlin Swirl, c.l 1856 This Staffordshire white ironstone sauce tureen has dramatic loops and swirls. This shape is Berlin Swirl. It was made in the pottery of Mayer and Elliot, c. 1856. The backstamp on the underside of the lid is a work of art in itself.

It measures 8 1/2 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches tall. The finial has a little black spot which is a potting flaw - very minor and mentioned for accuracy. There is also a 1 1/2 inch hairline near one of the handles which is presented in close-up.

Because of this flaw, we are pricing this prized shape piece to sell.
Circa: 1856
Manufacturer: Mayer & Elliot  

J. Edwards White Ironstone Sauce Tureen, ST. LOUIS SHAPE Here is a lovely Staffordshire white ironstone sauce tureen measuring 8 inches wide by 7 inches tall. It has a great melon finial, scrolled handles, and a peanut-and-circle looping design on the lid, sides of the tureen, and base.

It bears the imprint of the pottery providing name of the shape and place of potting, Fenton. This tureen dates to the 1860 decade.

Condition is excellent - no chips or cracks.
Circa: 1860
Manufacturer: John Edwards