BLUE TRANSFERWARE SOAP DISH 1830 This circa 1830's soap dish is in excellent condition and has all three parts, a lid, a base and a drainer! The pattern is known as Lovicks, for the china and glass emporium that existed in Norwich in the 1830s. The soap dish is 3 inches to the top of the lid and 4 inches by 3 inches on the
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

SPODE DOG DISH FLORAL PATTERN 1833-47 This blue transferware dog dish was made by Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode (1833-1847). It is 7" long, 5-1/2" wide and 3" high. There is a printed mark on the bottom of the bowl. It is the perfect size for a small dog. The lovely floral pattern is printed in medium to dark blue. There is a 3/4" chip on one foot. There are no other chips, cracks or repairs. It is amazing there is no other damage. Dogs are not always so gentle with their bowls! Appearance of this rarity is excellent. Take a look at the photos for the details. The last photo shows my cat, Mykonos, eating out of the bowl. He doesn't know it is a dog bowl, and he will eat his food out of anything!
Manufacturer: Spode Copeland & Garrett  

BLUE TRANSFER FOOTBATH JUG CHINTZ PATTERN This huge jug is 17" to the top of the handle and 16" from the handle to the spout! It is printed in light blue with a chintz or sheet pattern comprised of tiny flowers and leaves against a dotted background. The handle and lug handle (to help you hold this heavy jug)are beautifully molded. If you are looking for a rare and stunning item, this is the piece for you! Although appearance is excellent, there is damage. There are repairs to three places on the base of the jug. The color is not a perfect match. There is wear on both handles, but they have never been off. A tight hairline on the inside of the jug does not go through to the outside. Actually, the jug is in rather good shape! Take a look at the photos for the details. The jug was probably made in Staffordshire around 1840. It was made as a companion to a footbath. Imagine the weight when full of water!
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

BLUE TRANSFERWARE COMMA CUSTARD CUP 1820 Printed in dark blue, the pattern of this pearlware custard cup is known as the Etruscan pattern. The comma shape is quite unusual. Although it is thought to be a custard cup, the serrated rim makes me wonder! Other than a chip on the inside of the rim, condition is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. If you like unusual shapes, this is the transferware item for you!
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

BLUE TRANSFERWARE FLORAL TOILET BOX 1825 This 7-1/2" by 3" pearlware toilet box is printed in medium to dark blue with a delightful floral pattern. I like to use these boxes for pens and pencils, but they were intended for tooth sticks and razors. There has been restoration to the inside of one end of the bottom and to the inside rim of the top (small area). Appearance is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The box was probably made in Staffordshire around 1825.
 

ROGERS BOSTON STATE HOUSE ROUND CHARGER 1825 Chargers are a fairly uncommon form in early transferware. This nearly 15" charger is even more unusual, as it is an historical pattern. It is printed with Rogers Boston State house, which was made in Staffordshire around 1825. Although appearance is excellent, there has been restoration to a hairline at about 7 o'clock. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. If you like unusual historical items, this is the piece for you! Cows on Boston Common!
 

BLUE TRANSFERWARE TOAST RACK PEACE 1835 The pattern name for this charming toast Rack is "Peace". It is printed in light and medium blue with a child astride a lion. There is a lamb resting at the lion's side. The toast rack is 8" by 4-1/4" by 4-3/4" high. The open work of the separations is beautifully done. Two sides meet in the middle with a curled end. The shape and effect is like a Gothic arch. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. Other than a repair to a clean break on one of the arches, condition is excellent. The toast rack was probably made in Staffordshire around 1835-1840.
 

BLUE TRANSFERWARE TREACLE POT 1840 This unusual item is nearly 7" high and has a screw top! It is printed in light to medium blue with a lovely floral pattern. It was used to hold treacle which is a form of molasses. Treacle was cheaper than sugar, and thus a less expensive sweetener. Other than a minor repair to the inside of the lid, condition is excellent. If you like rare items in old blue, this is the one for you! The treacle pot was probably made in Staffordshire around 1840.
 

ADAMS SOUP TUREEN DARK BLUE LADLE 1825 Ladles are usually missing from sauce and soup tureens as they are so fragile. This dark blue transferware soup tureen lade is from Adam's Regent's Park Series, and dates from about 1825. The bowl of the ladle is 3-3/4" and depicts foliage. The ladle is overall about 9". There are three places where the glaze didn't cover the ladle; on the outside rim of the bowl, the side of the bottom of the handle and at the top of the handle. There are no cracks, and the handle has never been off. Appearance is excellent. If you are looking for a soup ladle for your historical dark blue soup tureen, this is the item for you! Take a look at all of the photos for the details.
 

BLUE TRANSFERWARE INVALID FEEDER 1830 This 8" by 4" invalid or baby feeder is beautifully printed with a sheet pattern covered with lilies. Other than a flake on one end which is nearly hidden in the pattern, condition is excellent. If you like unusual medical related transferware items, this is the one for you! Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The feeder was probably made in Staffordshire around 1830-1840.
 

PEARLWARE TOAST RACK BLUE TRANFERWARE Toast Racks are not common in early transferware. This 8" by 4" by 3" high pearlware toast rack is printed in a soft blue with a pattern that combines flowers, leaves and lace. Condition is excellent with only one chip under a corner that does not show when the toast rack is standing. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The toast rack was probably made in Staffordshire around 1835. I use these items on my desk to hold letters. Of course, you can use it for toast!
 

MINTON TRANSFERWARE TOILET BOX 1830 Made by Minton around 1830, this 8" by 3" by 1-1/2" high toilet box would have been part of a large toilet service. There is a potty in this pattern in this catalog. The floral pattern is printed against a stippled ground, and the pattern is printed both inside and out. There is a repair to one corner of the lid. It might have been to a hairline which was then oversprayed. The overspray has darkened slightly. There has been no repainting. Appearance is actually quite good. The overall appearance of the box is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details.
 

BLUE TRANSFERWARE KNIFE RESTS FLORAL 1825 This pair of nearly 4" long by 1-1/4" wide pearlware knife rests was probably made in Staffordshire around 1825. They are printed with a lovely rose and fruit pattern which is most likely a border pattern. Condition is as follows. One has a repair to a small nick at one corner. The other has a filled-in grayish repair to one end. Appearance is still good. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. Knife Rests are fairly uncommon, and it is nice to have a pair.
 

BLUE TRANSFERWARE DRAINER VIGNETTE PATTERN Drainers were used to drain the juices from the meat or fish onto the platter. This pearlware drainer is part of the "Vignette" service that I am listing in this catalog. It is 13-1/2" by 9-1/2". The pattern has a horse and her foal surrounded by a gorgeous floral border. The series was made around 1820 in Staffordshire by John Bagster. Other than a hairline in the border, condtion is excellent. Drainers are hard to find and highly collectible. If you like drainers, this is the one for you!
 

SPODE PEARLWARE DRAINER FOREST LANDSCAPE 1820 This 12-3/4" by 9" pearlware drainer was made by Spode in Staffordshire around 1820. It is in the Forest Landscape II pattern. A drainer is an insert for a platter so that the juice from the meat can drain. Simple. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or restoration. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The pattern of the drain holes is quite interesting. There is a printed upper case Spode mark on the back.