{"product_id":"washington-vase-purple-transferware-plate","title":"Antique Staffordshire “Washington Vase” Pearl Stone Ware Purple Transferware Plate — Podmore, Walker \u0026 Co., Tunstall England circa 1849–56","description":"\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique mid-19th-century Staffordshire transferware plate in the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e“Washington Vase”\u003c\/strong\u003epattern, manufactured by \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co. of Tunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pattern was registered by the firm in 1849, andthe \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eP.W. \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e form of the maker’s mark was used approximately 1834–1856, supporting a date of \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ecirca 1849–1856\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe central scenic transfer depicts a picturesque classical garden landscape, featuring a largeornate covered urn or vase beneath tall palm trees, accompanied by a smaller classical urn on a pedestal. Beyond the garden is a tranquil bodyof water with an extensive architectural landscape of towers, buildings and walls, set against distant mountains. The exotic foliage, classical vessels andromantic architectural setting are characteristic of 19th-century Staffordshire scenic transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe plate has an elaborate \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003edeep purple transfer-printed border\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with abundant floral motifs, scrolling Rococo-style ornament and atextured ground. Five large ornamental cartouches are incorporated into the border, each containingadditional architectural and urn motifs, separated by scrolling flourishes and floral decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reverse bears the distinctive \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e“PEARL STONE WARE \/ WASHINGTON VASE \/ P.W. \u0026amp; Co.”\u003c\/strong\u003e backstamp, identifying the ware as Pearl Stone Ware, the pattern as Washington Vase, and the manufacturer as Podmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co. of Tunstall, Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eMeasures: 10”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plate exhibits extensive overall glaze crazing consistent with its age, with a pleasing aged patina. There is also a \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003estable hairline fracture\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is predominantly visible on the reverse and is not strongly apparent from the decorated front. The plate remains structurallystable and retains its attractive scenic decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nancy's Daily Dish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254476300354,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0292\/8053\/files\/Photoroom_20260921_202114.jpg?v=1790040188","url":"https:\/\/nancysdailydish.net\/products\/washington-vase-purple-transferware-plate","provider":"Nancy's Daily Dish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}