Description: Set of 4 Child's Brown Transferware Ironstone Dinner Plates MAIDEN HAIR FERN Ridgway Staffordshire England c1885 This is a child’s transferware dinner set of 4 plates, circa 1885, originally part of a complete miniature children's dinner service. The ironstone plates each measure 4-1/2 inches long and stands 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Nicely potted for the size, to the standards usually only found in full-size Staffordshire table wares, the set is transfer printed in rich earthy brown. The set is abundantly decorated with beautiful Maiden Hair Fern, a fine example of the Victorian love of nature. It was made by Ridgway a pottery in Stoke-on-Trent in the Staffordshire region of England. The pattern dates to 1885. Marked with pattern name, registration lozenge and Ridgway backstamp. The set is in great condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Stilt marks and other minor typical manufacturing imperfections, original to the making and typical of the period. A fabulous little set is perfect to display in the finest dollhouse! Children's transferware of this quality is quite scarce and highly sought after. Sold as is. We have other pieces available to match these plates, which we will be happy to make available for sale on request. Please send us a message with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos. Thank you for bidding! International Buyers – Please Note: Most of our merchandise is over 100 years old, and we mark our international parcels “antiques – over 100 years old”. US and International government regulations do not allow us to mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts”. Import duties, taxes and charges, if any, are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 40 USD
Location: Montague, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-24T15:35:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Staffordshire
Pattern: Maidenhair Fern
Color: Brown
Material: transfer printed earthenware, Ceramic, ironstone
Year Manufactured: 1890
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Ridgway
Type: toy dinner plates
Style: Transfer Printed
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Featured Refinements: Staffordshire
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: ironstone
