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Two Early 20th Century Ceramic Plates from England

Item Number
194
Estimated Value
30 USD

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Item Description

These two early 20th century charming plates from Adams in Tunstall, England, are in the "Cries of London" series. The scenes show a fishmonger and an orange seller bringing their wares to the householder. These plates date from the 1930's.

Transferware is a style of ceramics including pottery, dinnerware, and other delicate items. It uses transfer printing, a decorative technique which was developed in England in the mid-18th century, particularly around the Staffordshire region.

Twentieth century major English manufacturers include Crown Ducal, Enoch Wood, Royal Staffordshire, Royal Crownford, Alfred Meakin (Tunstall), Spode, Johnson Brothers, and Mason's. 

 

Donated By:

Keith & Terry Forsyth