PURPLE TRANSFERWARE CHILD'S JUG SARAH 1835 This jug is 3 inches to the top of the handle. It is printed with a different scene on each side. One side pictures a fox with a raccoon tail and the other has a boy trying to coax his dog into a box. Under the spout is the name "Sarah". The jug was probably intended as a gift. Unfortunately, "Sarah" is a bit blurred. Happily, the jug is in excellent condition. Take a look at all of the photos for the details.
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

PURPLE TRANSFER CHILDS PLATE WITH CAT 1840 Found on an octagonal purply pink 5.5 inch child's plate, this pattern features a small girl and a large cat! Other than wear to the enamel that was painted over the glaze, condition is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The plate was probably made in Staffordshire around 1840-1850.
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

PURPLE TRANSFER NAPOLEON MUG 1842 Found on a 3.25 high by 3.5 inch wide mug, this interesting pattern was made for the revival of interest in Napoleon in 1842. The bottom of the mug has the date painted under the glaze 1.8.42. The Napoleon or "Bony" is a different print on each side. The front of the mug says "Forget Me Not" in a floral cartouche, under which are the initials "D" and "B". The handle is printed with the words "Prosper" and "Freedom". There are two fine hairlines from the rim into the "Forget Me Not". Appearance is excellent. If you like rare historical items, this is the one for you! The mug was probably made in Staffordshire in the 1840s.
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

PURPLE TRANSFER BASKET AND UNDERTRAY NAPIER It is unusual to find a basket and undertray in a color other than blue. The color of this basket and undertray is a rich, almost royal, purple. The basket is 12 inches from handle to handle and 8.75 inches wide. The undertray is 10.75 inches by 8.75 inches. There are two hairlines in the rim of the basket and one tiny hairline in the rim of the undertray. There is a small amount of restoration around the hairlines. The hairlines and restoration are barely visible. Appearance is excellent. The pattern name is "Napier". Napier was a British general. The basket and undertray were made by John and George Alcock in Staffordshire between 1839-1846.
Manufacturer: John and George Alcock  

VICTORIAN CHINTZ PURPLE JUG C 1840 This Victorian chintz jug is 5-1/2" to the top of the handle. It is printed in purple with birds and urns that are clobbered in blue, green, yellow and pink enamel. The jug is also molded with flowers under the rim and arches around the waist. The handle is molded, printed and clobbered. The print inside the jug includes faces and people! Other than a tiny bit of staining at the spout, condition is excellent. Take a look at the photos for the details. The jug was probably made in Staffordshire around 1835-1840.
Manufacturer: Unknown Maker  

PINK LUSTRE JUG WITH HORSE 1830 This lovely 4-1/2" jug is printed in purple and decorated with pink lustre. The pattern is unusual, as it pays tribute to "The English Bred Horse, "The Farmers (sic) Friend". The other side of the jug contains a verse that makes it clear that everything depends on the "spade and the plough" (and the horse). This is a charming jug. If you like horses and farming items, this is the jug for you! Other than a tiny nick on the spout, condition is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. The jug was probably made in Staffordshire around 1830-1840.
 

CLEWS PURPLE TRANSFER HUDSON RIVER VIEW 1835 I am adding a few items from Clews series of Hudson River views entitled "Picturesque Views". This 10-1/4"soup bowl is printed in purple with the titled view, "Nr Fishkill". Other than a chip on the back that does not show on the front, condition is excellent. Take a look at all of the photos for the details.
 

PURPLE TRANSFERWARE PLATE ANTIQUARIAN 1835 This 10" plate is printed in light magenta purple with a charming print entitled "Antiquarian". I am assuming the title refers to the ruins, but I am attracted to the deer nestled in the foreground. I have five of these plates. Condition is excellent. Take a look at the photos for the details. The plate was probably made in Staffordshire around 1835.
 

PURPLE TRANSFERWARE CHINOISERIE SOUP This 8-1/2" purple transfer soup is printed with a charming Chinoiserie pattern entitled Chinese Juvenile Sports. It was made in Staffordshire around 1835 possibly by Thomas Barlow. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or restoration. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. This is a serial pattern where every size has a different central pattern.
 

R. HALL PARISIAN CHATEAU PURPLE TRANFER PLATE This 8-1/2" plate was made by Ralph Hall in Staffordshire around 1835. It is printed in a deep magenta purple. The romantic scene is lovely, but the border with its stripes, flowers and quilted pattern is dramatic. I have four of these plates in stock. Take a look at all of the photos for the details. There are tiny edge repairs to all of the plates. Appearance is excellent.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

PURPLE TRANSFERWARE PLATTER RIDGWAY BEAUTIES Made around 1850 by the Ridgway Factory in Staffordshire, this 13" by 11" platter is named "Beauties". The pattern is beautifully printed in a dark mulberry. Notice the unusual border which reminds me of Victorian lace.
 

ADAMS PALESTINE SMALL PURPLE PLATE 1835 This 5" pearlware plate is a rare size to find in early transferware. Although the plate is not marked, it is printed in magenta purple in the "Palestine" pattern. There is a tiny nick at about 6 o'clock which is so small that I didn't notice it until now. I am just mentioning it for the record. The plate was made in Staffordshire by the Adams Factory around 1835.
 

HISTORICAL STAFFORDSHIRE HARVARD PL 1835 Printed in a wonderful shade of royal purple, this 10" plate offers a view of Harvard College in the 1830"s. Made by Enoch Wood & Sons in Staffordshire, the series is called Celtic China which includes many different view of historic America. The border is charming with a pattern of fruit and flowers on a molded rim. Condition is excellent.
 

ADAMS PURPLE TRANSFER HARVEST JUG 1830 This beautifully molded pearlware jug is 9" high to the top of the handle, 9-1/2" from the handle to the spout and 5" across. It is printed in a rich magenta purple with a scene know as "Harvest". The charming bucolic scene shows men and women harvesting hay. There are bunches of flowers around the rim, under the spout, on the handle and inside the jug. There is a lovely leaf like detail printed on the base. The jug appears perfect but inside one can see four hairline cracks that go through to the front but can barely be seen. The cracks have been stabilized so that the jug is sound. The jug was made in Staffordshire by the Adams Factory in the 1830's. Take a look at all five of the photos to see the details of the pattern. If you like English country scenes, this is the piece for you!
 

PURPLE TRANSFER PAIR OF KNIFE REST C 1835 Here is a pair of Romantic Staffordshire pearlware knife rest printed in purple. Purple is a rare color for knife rests. The rests are 3-3/4" by 1". One of the rests is damaged which a large chip off of one end. The other is in excellent condition. They were probably made in Staffordshire around 1835.