PEARLWARE BLUE TRANSFER LOVERS PLATE 1825 I rarely say a pattern is unique, but this pearlware 10" plate's pattern is probably one of a kind. There are initials in the center of the plate with two hearts on either side connected by an arrow (Cupid's). My educated guess is that the plate was either an engagement gift or wedding present. The central initials are surrounded by bouquets of flowers, which are also surrounded by a floral border. Take a look at the photos for the details. Condition is excellent. If you are looking for an unusual plate for your collection, this is the one for you!
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

PROGRESS OF THE LOAF SET OF FOUR PLATES 1835 Usually found on children’s wares, this pattern is printed in blue on four 9-1/4" plates. The border of the plates is the familiar "Canova" border of the pattern made by Thomas Mayer (c. 1826-1838). The mark on the back is, indeed, "Canova". The mystery is the designation of the two letters on the back of each plate. They appear to be a J and a T. "The Progress of the Quartern Loaf" is from a poem written by Mary Belson Elliot in 1820. The poems and scenes on the plates include The Thrasher, The Reaper, The Miller and The Baker. Eliot's poems include The Ploughman and The Sower. Condition of all four plates is excellent. I only have space for eight photos, so please ask for more photos if you would like more details.
Manufacturer: Mayer  

BLUE TRANSFER PLATE WITH SPHINX C 1820 This 8-1/2" pearlware plate is printed in medium to dark blue with a pattern that includes a greek key and a sphinx! The background looks like vermicelli. The plate has no footrim and the edge is painted with ochre enamel. Thus, the plate probably dates from the early 1820s. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks or restoration (although there is some flaking to the ochre paint). I have two of these plates in stock. Take a look at the photos for the details.
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

HENSHALL BLUE TRANSFERWARE SOUP ST. ALBANS Made around 1820 by Henshall & Co, this 9-1/2" pearlware soup is printed in a charming transitional pattern known as St. Albans. The pattern is transitional because of the juxtaposition of the Chinoiserie trees in the foreground and English castles and houses in the background. The border contains foliage and houses. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks or restoration. Take a look at the photos for details of this unusual pattern.
Manufacturer: Henshall  

BLUE TRANSFERWARE FLORAL PATTERN PLATE 1825 This 8-1/2" pearlware plate is known as Sweetpea, but I am not sure what these flowers are! The plate is printed in dark blue with excellent contrast. Other than minor scratches, from use, that appear when tilted in the light, condition is excellent. Take a look at the photos for the details. If you are looking for an unusual floral pattern, this is the one for you!
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

MINTON CHINOISERIE BLUE TRANSFER SOUP BOWL Made in Staffordshire around 1820 by the Minton Factory, this 9"pearlware soup bowl is printed in medium to dark blue with a lovely pattern known as Fisherman. Although the pattern resembles a Chinoiserie pattern, it is more of a transitional pattern, with its English looking people, dogs and flowers. Take a look at the photos for the details. Condition is excellent.
Manufacturer: Minton  

WEDGWOOD HIBISCUS BLUE TRANSFERWARE SOUP BOWL This 9-1/2" soup plate was introduced by the Wedgwood factory around around 1806-1807. It is printed in medium to dark vibrant blue with hibiscus flowers surrounding a geometric reserve. The border contains stylized flowers against a diamond shaped fence alternating with four different oriental buildings. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. Condition is excellent. The plate is impressed "WEDGWOOD".
 

FRUIT AND FLOWERS PEARLWARE SOUP BOWL 1825 Printed in dark blue with excellent contrast, this 9-1/2" pearlware soup bowl is gorgeous. The pattern is known as Fruit and Flowers. The fruit in the center is surrounded by a lush border of roses and leaves. Other than an internal 4" line that can only be seen on the back, condition is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The soup bowl was made in Staffordshire around 1825.
 

STUBBS FRUIT AND FLOWERS PLATE 1825 Although I have a pair of these plates, I am selling them individually. These nearly 10" plates are beautifully printed in medium to dark blue with the popular pattern known as Fruit and Flowers. Both plates are impressed with the Stubbs' mark on the back. Condition is excellent, with no cracks, chips or repairs. If you like floral patterns, this is the pattern for you! Take a look at the photos for the details. If you buy the pair, I can do better on the price.
 

WOOD YOUNG PHILOSOPHER BLUE TRANSFER PLATE Enoch Wood & Sons made an interesting series of plates unified by the same border, but with very different central scenes. This 10" pearlware plate is known as the Young Philosopher. The other 10" plate is known as Cupid Behind Bars. There is also a soup bowl with a woman behind bars. There are smaller plates, but I have never seen a platter in this series. I do know there is a tea service. You can see the Cupid Behind Bars plate in this catalog. I also have another Young Philosopher plate in this catalog, but it has the molded white border. Condition of this plate is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. It was made in Staffordshire around 1825.
 

SET OF SIX BLUE TRANSFERWARE SOUP BOWLS 1835 Made in Staffordshire around 1835 by Davenport, this set of six 10-1/4" blue transferware soup bowls is printed with a charming country scene. These would be fun to use for soup, salad or pasta. Condition is excellent, almost mint. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. All of the bowls have a printed as well as an impressed Davenport mark on the back. The price is for all six bowls.
 

SHIPPING SERIES TRANSFER PEARLWARE PLATE 1820 This 10" pearlware plate is beautifully printed in medium and dark blue in a pattern known as the Shipping Series. Each size and shape has ships either battling the elements or one another! The border depicting shells and seaweed is gorgeous! This would make an excellent item for your beach house. Other than a stabilization of a 2" tight hairline at about 8 o'clock, condition is excellent. Appearance is excellent also. Take a look at the photos for the details. The plate was probably made in Staffordshire around 1820.
 

CLEWS LANDING OF LAYFAYETTE HISTORICAL PLATE This 10" pearlware plate was made by James and Ralph Clews in Staffordshire to commemorate the visit of General LaFayette to the United States in 1824. LaFayette was honored by our nation for his role in helping us win the Revolutionary War. What an irony that an English manufacturer would make a plate (actually a whole dinner service) in his honor! This particular plate is from the Ludwig sale at Freeman's Auction this past May. The collection was put away in the early '40s, and contained many rare Historical Staffordshire items. This pattern is not rare, but the condition is essentially mint. It doesn't look as if it were used at all. I wish my photographs were better, as the transfer print has good contrast. It you are looking for a wonderful piece of hishorical blue, this is the item for you!
 

HERCULANEUM PEARLWARE SOUP HUNTING SCENE 1825 Another of my favorite series is a hunting series made by the Liverpool factory, Herculaneum. It is sharply printed in a rich, almost purple, blue with men, dogs, horses and game. This 10" soup has hunters and their dogs surrounded by a lush border of roses and other flowers contained by a white gadrooned edge. Sadly, the soup has some damage. There is a 4" crack at 12 o'clock with an adjacent 1-1/2" line. There are also two chips on the footrim. Appearance is still excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The crack has been stabilized, and the price reflects the damage.
 

BEEMASTER PATTERN PEARLWARE SOUP 1820 The Beemaster pattern is one of my favorites. It combines an English country scene complete with dogs surrounded by an animal border. An English friend thought this might be a wedding pattern as a beehive was a traditional wedding gift. To paraphrase Jonathan Swift, a bee and thus the beehive offers both sweetness and light! Other than an in-the-making cobalt drip in the white sky, condition of the nearly 9-1/2" soup is excellent with no chips, cracks or restoration. The soup was probably made in Staffordshire around 1820. Take a look at all of the photos for the details.