Transferware Miniature RED WILLOW Child Toy Plate Staffordshire 1870 Chinoiserie

Description

Childs Transferware Toy Dinner Set Plate
RED
WILLOW
CHINOISERIE
Edge & Malkin Staffordshire England c1870
This fantastic miniature plate, circa 1870 was originally part of a complete miniature child's dinner service. The
toy
plate measures 4 inches in diameter, transfer printed in a
rich cherry red
, finished with clear glaze.
Decorated in a variation on the Willow pattern, an uncommon interpretation of the original Chinese blue willow wares applied to this tiny bla
n
k. The overall design has a pair of love birds at the top, willow trees, Japanese pagoda and flowering bubble tree. The tiny plate is too small to hold the entire scene so instead little snippets of the whole are shown. A very nice example of a classic pattern in miniature
in this brilliant red color
.
The plate is marked
with the backstamp of
Edge Malkin & Co., a 19th century pottery manufactory in the Staffordshire region of England. The pattern is discussed in Doris Lechler's
English Toy China
as well as Lorraine Punchard's
Playtime Pottery and Porcelain from the UK and US
.
The plate is in great condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Light overall
glaze
crazing, stilt marks on the front and back insignificant kiln dust on the reverse side original to the making
and typical of the period
. Children's transferware of this quality is quite scarce and highly sought after.  We invite you to browse the rest of our auction listings this week to mix and match. 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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