Antique Early Staffordshire Red Transferware Platter Circa 1826-35 Urn Flowers Canova Mayer
$159.99
Brand T. Mayer
IRONSTONE TRANSFERWARE PLATTER
Canova
Thomas Mayer
Stoke Upon Trent
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For consideration is this stunning antique transferware platter dating to about 1826-1835 as is indicated by the makers mark on the back. The outer border is comprised of floral sprays and scenic cartouches. The face of the platter depicts in the foreground a handled urn placed on a pedestal amongst a large display of flowers, while in the distance a Gondola and buildings are seen. It is an absolutely beautiful piece and color combination!
Measures just under 16” x just over 13”
Condition: No chips or cracks. There is roughness to the rim and some wear with fine, all over crazing. This is very common in antique earthenware pieces.
"Stoke Upon Trent" on the back mard indicates the Cliff Bank Works at Stoke
The maker of this piece, T. Mayer is Thomas Mayer, an earthenware manufacturer at the Cliff Bank Works, Stoke from c.1826-1835 and then at Longport, Burslem, Stoke on Trent from c.1836-1838.
A prolific manufacturer of blue (and brown/green/pink) printed ware, much was exported to the American market.
