Childs Pearlware Toy Transfer Printed Platter VINE BERRIES Staffordshire 1840

Description

Early Childs Pearlware
Toy Transfer Printed Platter
VINE AND BERRIES
Staffordshire England c. 1835
This is a stunning miniature transferware
platter or meat plate
, circa 1835, originally part of a complete miniature children's tea set or
dollhouse
dinner service.
Measuring
5-1/4
inches long with a scalloped rim,
decorated in
brilliant berry red,
finished with pearlware glaze decorated with a delicate overall trailing sheet print of ripe red berries on a vine.
The
tiny
platter is unmarked. The pattern is found in the Milbourn book
Understanding Miniature British Pottery & Porcelain
(p. 109). The pattern is attributed to William Hackwood, or its successor Cockson & Harding one of the fine potteries in the Staffordshire region of England c 1835.
Other potteries in Staffordshire and the northern regions were known to use this pattern, as well.
The
tray
is in great
condition with
no chips cracks or repairs.  The transfers are precisely placed with only typical manufacturing imperfections, original to the making. A wonderful and festive
plat
e
to complete your service or display in the finest dollhouse! Children's transferware of this quality is quite scarce and highly sought afte
r. Sold as is.
We are always happy to combine postage on multiple purchases. Please send us a
message
with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos.
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