Antique 19th C Staffordshire Mulberry Black Transferware Pearlware Covered Dish

$129.99

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Antique, late 18th or early 19th century Stoke Upon Trent mulberry/black pearlware transferware dual handled covered dish by Davenport in the Lily pattern. This has lovely gilded and filigree handles that resembles interlocking.  Pearlware is a type of earthenware that became popular during the late 18th century. The glaze on pearlware is plain white with a hint of blue. Josiah Wedgwood, who began selling pearlware in 1779, was inspired by Chinese porcelain to create this iconic pottery.    This would be a gorgeous piece on an angry table to collect and hideaway keys etc.

 Measures: 12” x 8 1/4" 

Condition:  No chips   There are some stable hairlines on the back and one that shows on the inside corner/curve (shown in photo).