Measuring 9 1/4" in diameter this marked "Masons Patent Ironstone China" plate (see reverse photo) is in a very rare bird pattern, with a brightly painted jay of some real or fantasy variety in the center. The surrounding rim is a light aqua. The condition is excellent with only some rubbing to the high ridges, and only the evidence of some gilt on the rim. Manufactured in Great Britain, c. 1840.
There seems to be a wide, and always surprising variety of item manufactured in a majolica glaze by the Wedgwood factory in the Nineteenth Century. This is certainly one of those. 14 1/2" tall x 8 1/2" wide. The rectangular base measures 4" x 5". The photos speak for themselves as far as design and color are concerned. There is a clock complete with a key which appears to be overwound. I am selling the clock works "as is" and make no claims as to difficulty/ease
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Measuring 3 1/4" x 2 1/8" by 1 1/4" high, this Pratt transfer box is much rarer than is "round" relatives. When F. R. Pratt began manufacturing color transfer wares, little did he imagine what a vast market would open up for his colorful pottery. Manufactures of pomades, bear grease, potted shrimp and fish paste were eager to package their goods in these functional, colorful boxes. The subject of the picture is "The donkey's foal". Great Britain, c. 1850, i ...click for details
This marvelous Staffordshire plate, measuring 6 1/2" in diameter, has a flawless blue transfer of deliciously rich flowers, surrounding a scene of stylized Indian Temples: hence the pattern name, Benares. It is marked I (J) Hall and Son, Oriental Scenery Benares in blue on the reverse. Condition is exquisite.
With a swain sitting on a fence, and a maid standing by, bucket in hand, and a spaniel at their feet, this Staffordshire pottery group stands 6" tall, and still retains most of its brilliant colors. Although there is a tiny chip on the orange spill-vase edge (see detail), all heads, feet and limbs are intact. The most charming small piece I have had in a number of years.
