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Scarce Miniature Transferware Plate ~ Cat Fiddle Cow Moon

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Antiques:Pottery:Staffordshire:Transferware:Child
Scarce Child's Toy Transferware Plate HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE Whittaker and Co. Staffordshire England 1888 This is a wonderful child's transferware toy plate, circa 1888. Originally part of a complete miniature children's tea set, the plate measures about 5" in diameter. The transfer is a bright cherry red or dark English pink against a creamy earthenware background. The plate depicts the characters in the much beloved child's nursery rhyme: HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE THE COW JUMPED OVER ...
Early Pearlware Creamer ~ PEAFOWL Spongeware 1800

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Pottery:Antique:Staffordshire:Spongeware
Rare Miniature Pearlware Child's Toy Cream Pitcher SPONGE WARE SPATTERWARE PEA FOWL Staffordshire, England c. 1800 This is a rare miniature transferware milk jug or cream pitcher, originally part of a child's complete tea set. The little jug stands 2 3/4" tall with 4 little bun feet and a dolphin handle; it measures 3 1/2" long from the tip of the spout to the edge of the handle. The pitcher is sponge decorated in a brilliant green and hand painted in blue red yellow and black with a pearlware ...
English Miniature Handpainted Tea Set ~ Bunny Rabbits

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Miniature Transferware Child's Toy Tea Set BUNNY RABBITS Staffordshire, England ~ early 20th century This is a beautiful miniature transferware tea set, consisting of a teapot, milk jug or cream pitcher, and four cups and saucers. The tiny teapot stands 3 1/4" tall and measures 5 1/2" long. The creamer stands a mere 1 1/2" tall. The cups stand 1 3/4" tall and the saucers measure 3 1/4" in diameter. The set is sturdy and well potted in an creamy earthenware, hand decorated with brown yellow and ...
Rare Child's Double ABC Plate ~ CATS

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
RARE ALPHABET ABC PLATE DOUBLE ALPHABET ~ SIGN LANGUAGE PLATE DRESSED CATS H. Aynsley & Co Potteries ~ Longston, Staffordshire England This 6 3/8 " plate has a crisp image transfer printed in rich dark blue, bordering on flow blue. The plate feature a rope type border followed by the entire alphabet in the most wonderful typeset. The central image has the alphabet in sign language surrounding Ma and Pa Cat all decked out for an afternoon stroll. This transfer in this flow blue color is rarely ...
Rare Double ABC Plate ~ Dutch Girls

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
RARE ALPHABET ABC PLATE DOUBLE ALPHABET ~ SIGN LANGUAGE PLATE DUTCH GIRLS H. Aynsley & Co Potteries Longston, Staffordshire England ~ c. 1904 This large 8 1/4 " plate has a crisp image transfer printed in rich cherry red, with a blue stripe border. The plate feature a rope type border followed by the entire alphabet in the most wonderful typeset. The central image has the alphabet in sign language surrounding three young Dutch girls huddled together complete with their wooden shoes. This ...
ABC Plate ~ Wild Animals ~ LEOPARD 1880

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
EARLY CHILDS ALPHABET ABC PLATE WILD ANIMALS ~ THE LEOPARD BROWNHILLS POTTERY CO ~ Staffordshire England ~ c1880 This 7 1/4" plate has a crisp image transfer printed in rich chocolate brown with great polychrome hand painting, clobbering in shades of cinnamon brown and luscious olive green. The image is part of the wild animal series coveted by collectors. In addition to the entire ABC alphabet transfer with the classic Brownhills clover transfer, this plate has a central cartouche of a Leopard ...
Alphabet ABC Plate ~ Wolf ~ Wolf 1850

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
EARLY CHILDS ALPHABET ABC PLATE AESOPS FABLES THE SHEPHERD'S BOY Staffordshire England ~ c. 1850 This small 5 inch alphabet plate has a crisp image transfer printed in crisp blue. In addition to the entire ABC alphabet transfered around the rim, this plate has a central cartoucheThe Shepherd Boy calling after the Wolf. Fright not as the Wolf carries away a Sheep. ~ This plate is by far one of the best in our collection that we offer for sale. The Shepherd's Boy and the Wolf A SHEPHERD-BOY, who ...
Pearlware Alphabet G Plate ~ The Three Bears 1840

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
CHILDS ALPHABET TRANSFERWARE PLATE GETTING READY FOR A WALK LETTER " G " Staffordshire England ~ c. 1840 This rare alphabet plate is 7 1/4 " in diameter and crisply transfer printed in dark black. An impressed border of alternating vines and flowers with a dark green striping on the rim. The central transfer is of the upper case and lower case " G ". From the children's classic, Goldilocks / Silverlocks and the Three Bears. Momma, Pappa, and Little Bear are getting ready for a walk. This is the ...
Pearlware Alphabet B Plate ~ The Three Bears 1840

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
CHILDS ALPHABET TRANSFERWARE PLATE THE THREE BEARS TAKE A WALK LETTER " B " Staffordshire England ~ c. 1840 This rare alphabet plate is 7 1/4 " in diameter and crisply transfer printed in dark black. An impressed border of alternating vines and flowers with a black striping on the rim. The central transfer is of the upper case and lower case " B ". From the children's classic, Goldilocks / Silverlocks and the Three Bears. Silverlocks is the English version of Goldilocks. The three bears take a ...
ABC Plate ~ The Elephant ~ Wild Animals 1880

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
EARLY CHILDS ALPHABET ABC PLATE WILD ANIMALS THE ELEPHANT BROWNHILLS POTTERY CO Staffordshire England ~ 1880 This large 7 1/4 " alphabet plate has a crisp image transfer printed in rich dark bittersweet chocolate brown with great color polychrome hand painting in green. In addition to the entire ABC alphabet transfer with the classic Brownhills decorative clover transfer, this plate has a central cartouche of an Elephant wandering the Plains. Such a sweet image. Condition is excellent with a ...
Antique ABC Plate ~ Wild Animals ~ The STAG 1880

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
EARLY CHILDS ALPHABET ABC PLATE WILD ANIMALS THE STAG BROWNHILLS POTTERY CO Staffordshire England ~ c. 1880 This large 8 3/4" alphabet plate has a crisp image transfer printed in rich dark bittersweet chocolate brown with great color polychrome hand painting in cinnamon brown and green. The image is part of the Wild Animals series coveted by collectors. This transfer, rarely seen on the market, will be a special abc plate in your collection. In addition to the entire ABC alphabet transfer with ...
Alphabet Plate ~ Nursery Tales ~ Cinderella 1880

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
EARLY CHILDS ALPHABET ABC PLATE NURSERY TALES CINDERELLA BROWNHILLS POTTERY CO ~ Staffordshire England c. 1880 This 7 1/8" plate has a crisp image transfer printed in rich dark chocolate brown with great three color polychrome hand painting, clobbering in shades of red, golden yellow and cobalt blue. The image is part of the Nursery Tales series coveted by collectors. Fabulous piece from the aesthetic movement era. In addition to the entire ABC alphabet transfer with the classic Brownhills ...
ABC Plate 1840 ~ Flowers That Never Fade ~ PIETY

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
PEARLWARE BLACK TRANSFERWARE ABC PLATE FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE PIETY Staffordshire England c. 1840 The wonderful child's pearlware alphabet plate is 6 1/8 " in diameter. The entire alphabet, A through Z is press moulded along the rim. The image is of a naive scene of a young woman and child giving pence to a poor beggar. FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE ~~ PIETY While God regards the wise & fair. The noble & the brave. He listens to the beggar's prayer & the poor Negro slave. Condition is EXCELLENT with ...
ABCPlate 1840 ~ Flowers That Never Fade ~ POLITENESS

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
PEARLWARE BLACK TRANSFERWARE ABC PLATE FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE POLITENESS Staffordshire England c. 1840 The wonderful child's pearlware alphabet plate is 6 1/8 " in diameter. The entire alphabet, A through Z is press moulded along the rim. The image is of a naive scene of two young children politely addressing a seated man and woman. FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE ~~ POLITENESS If little boys & girls were wise. They'd always be polite. For sweet behavior in a child. Is a delightful sight. Condition is ...
ABCPlate 1840 ~ Flowers That Never Fade ~ INSTRUCTION

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
EARLY CHILDS BLACK TRANSFERWARE ABC PLATE FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE INSTRUCTION Staffordshire England c. 1840 The wonderful child's pearlware alphabet plate is 6 1/8 " in diameter. The entire alphabet, A through Z is press moulded along the rim. The image is of a naive scene of three children attentive to the lesson of their teacher. FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE ~~ INNOCENCE O that it were my chief delight. To do the things I ought! Then let me try with all my might To mind what I am taught. Condition ...
American Historical Staffordshire ABC Plate ~ LIBERTY C1840

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
PEARLWARE BLACK TRANSFERWARE ABC PLATE FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE LIBERTY ~ AMERICAN HISTORICAL Staffordshire England c. 1840 The wonderful child's pearlware alphabet plate is 6 1/8 " in diameter. The entire alphabet, A through Z is press moulded along the rim. The image is of a scene of a young sailor boy on American soil with a settlement and ocean ship in the distance. FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE ~~ LIBERTY ~~ The sailor's the guard of Columbia's coast ~ Our pride, our glory, our strength & boast. ...
Rare ABC Sign Language Seaside Plate 1890

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
RARE ALPHABET ABC PLATE DOUBLE ALPHABET ~ SIGN LANGUAGE PLATE CHILDREN AT THE SHORE H. Aynsley & Co Potteries Longston, Staffordshire England c 1890 This 6 3/8" plate has a crisp image transfer printed in rich green. The plate feature a rope type border with a hand painted red line followed by the entire alphabet in the most wonderful typeset. The central image has the alphabet in sign language surrounding three charming children in period dress with the sea as a background. Fabulous ! This ...
Early Pink Pearlware ARCHERY Tea Bowl & Saucer 1835

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Antiques:Pottery:Staffordshire:Transferware
Rare Pearlware Transferware Cup & Saucer ARCHERY Elkin Knight and Bridgwood ~ Staffordshire, England c. 1835 This is a rare transferware tea bowl or handleless cup and saucer, originally part of a complete tea set. The shapely cup stands 2 1/2" tall on a raised pedestal base. The saucer measures 6" in diameter; both pieces have a graciously scalloped rim. Transfer printed in a brilliant cherry red or bright English pink with a pearlware glaze. The set is impeccably potted and light bodied. The ...
Childs Spatter Sponge Ware 2pc SET ~ Rabbits & Carrot

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Pottery:Child's:Spatter Spongeware
Child's Stick Spatter Stencil Spongeware Miniature Plate & Pitcher RABBITS & CARROT Creil-Montereau France c1920 This is a stunning toy stick spatter or stencil and sponge decorated plate and pitcher, originally part of a complete miniature children's dinner service. The plate measures a diminutive 4" in diameter and the pitcher stands about 1 3/4" tall. The center of the plate features a pair of whimsical rabbits --they appear to be in discussions about where their next carrot is going to come ...
Outstanding Child's Transfer Plate ~ Tulip & Butterfly 1840

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Pottery:Antique:Children's Plates
EARLY CHILDS BLACK TRANSFERWARE PLATE TULIP AND BUTTERFLY Staffordshire England c. 1840 This outstanding 7 5/8" plate is beautifully transfer printed in dark black with handpainting in shades of green, red, golden yellow and orange. This very early plate has an impressed border of alternating pinwheel daisies. The central transfer is of two young children of the period. The young girl pines for attention from the young lad as he remains engrossed in his book. Her insecurity says, " The tulip and ...
Child's Historical Mug  ~  Whistling Rufus 1890

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Pottery:Antique:Staffordshire:Childs Mugs
EARLY CHILDS BLACK TRANSFERWARE MUG WHISTLING RUFUS c. 1890 This incredible tapered mug stands 3 1/8" tall x 3" wide at the bottom, the widest point, excluding the applied handle. The transfer image, painted in yellow, beige, soft pink and ruby red lips, is of Whistling Rufus and a friend in a hot bath. Rufus has musical notes dancing around him and he bellows and whistles much to the dismay of his playmate. Some historical black interest may be envisioned as this subject was not generally ...
Child's Pearlware Plate ~ Blind Man's Bluff 1830

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Pottery:Antique:Children's Plates
VERY EARLY CHILDS TRANSFERWARE PLATE BLIND MAN'S BLUFF Staffordshire England ~ c. 1830 This antique English 6 1/2" plate has a lovely crisp image transfer printed in green. The transfer is perfectly applied. A heavy pearlware glaze. An impressed border of alternating pinwheel daisies complement the rich transfer that is hand painted in shades of bright yellow, cobalt blue and bright cherry red. A fantastic color combination. The transfer shows a young lads and lasses in the midst of a game of ...
Child's Transferware Tea Set ~ May with Apron 1885

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Pottery:Staffordshire Childrens Transferware:Tea Sets
Child's Aesthetic Transferware Teaset Little May with Apron Charles Allerton & Sons Staffordshire, England c.1885 This is a striking child's transferware teaset with service for four. It dates to c. 1885. The color is a rich cobalt blue on a creamy earthenware. The set is round in shape, with a scalloped rim on the serving pieces. It is comprised of: * TEAPOT WITH LID 5 1/2" tall * SUGAR WITH LID 4 1/2" tall * CREAM PITCHER 3 1/2" tall * WASTE BOWL 2 1/4" tall * FOUR CUPS 2" tall * FOUR SAUCERS ...
Miniature Historical Staffordshire Platter ~ KITE FLYER

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Pottery:Antique:Staffordshire:Historical:Child's
Very Scarce Miniature Historical Child's Toy Platter ~ KITE FLIER ~ Hackwood, Staffordshire England c.1835 This is a spectacular dark blue historical toy platter or meat plate, c. 1835. It measures 4 1/16" in length with a flaired, scalloped rim. Impeccably potted and finely transfer printed with pearlware glaze. It depicts a scene in a cemetery, with a child flying a kite and another rolling a hoop with a stick, while an old gentleman stands beside a gravestone. On other pieces in the same ...
Miniature Historical Staffordshire Plate  ~ MONOPTEROS

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Pottery:Antique:Staffordshire:Historical:Child's
Very Scarce Miniature Historical Plate MONOPTEROS John Rogers & Co, Staffordshire England c.1820 This is an extremely scarce dark blue historical toy plate or cup plate, c. 1820. It measures 3 inches in diameter, impeccably potted and finely transfer printed in blue with pearlware glaze. According to the Transferware Collectors Club database, the piece depicts the Remains of an Ancient Building near Firoz Shah's Cotilla, Delhi, India and is based on an aquatint in the volume titled Oriental ...
Victorian Pearlware Alphabet ABC Plate ~ DEER

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
CHILDS TRANSFERWARE ABC PLATE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC DESIGN ~ DEER W. Adams and Sons ~ Tunstall Staffordshire England This is a 6 1/4 " child's transferware Alphabet plate. The plate is light weight and beautifully potted with a pearlware glaze. It is transfer printed in black with the entire alphabet gracing the perimeter, complete with twining vines, and the central transfer is of a a mighty Stag Deer all decked out in his new set of antlers. A Japanesque fan and a plethora of hand painted autumn ...
Staffordshire ABC Plate ~ Clock + Numbers 1890

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
CHILDS ALPHABET ABC PLATE ABC ~ CLOCK ~ NUMBERS British Anchor Potteries Staffordshire England c. 1890 This 6 1/2 " plate has a crisp image transfer printed in dark rich blue. The plate shows the entire alphabet in lower case, rare to find. The hours of the day 1 - 24 as well as a clock face are shown showing Dinner time as well as time To Bed. Plates like these are given as gifts to children on special occasions and were used as educational tools. A lovely addition to your ABC collection. ...
Childs Staffordshire Miniature Teapot ~ Greek Key c1850

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Pottery:Antique:Staffordshire:Miniature Tea Sets
Early Transferware Child's Miniature Teapot GRECIAN KEY ~ ATHENS ~ CAIRO Alcock Staffordshire England c. 1850 This miniature children's teapot is a stunning and scarce toy dating to circa 1850. Originally part of a complete miniature tea set, the round teapot stands 3 1/2" tall and measures about 5 1/2" long, standing on a raised pedestal base with a ring finial and applied handle. Transfer printed in a bright and cheery sky blue finished with pearlware glaze. It is decorated in a traditional ...
Pearlware Child's Plate ~ My Grandmother 1820

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Pottery:Antique:Children's Plates
VERY EARLY CHILDS TRANSFERWARE PLATE MY GRANDMOTHER John Rogers Potteries ~ Longport, Staffordshire, England ~ c. 1820 This fabulous child's antiques plate measures 7 " in diameter and is transfer printed in black transfer with pratt colored decoration. The plate is surrounded by impressed leaves on the rim of the plate and finished with a lush pearlware glaze. Originally published in copperplate engravings from a child's primer used to instruct children on the joys of family. The endearing ...
Early Pearlware Motto ABC Plate ~ Trust 1840

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Pottery:Abc Mugs And Plates
EARLY CHILDS TRANSFERWARE ABC PLATE FRANKLIN'S MAXIMS possibly Dixon & Co ~ Sunderland Staffordshire England ~ c. 1840 This is a small 5 1/2 " child's transferware Alphabet plate , circa 1840 or earlier. The plate is light weight and beautifully potted with a pearlware glaze. The alphabet is impressed along the rim with decorations and the letter Z is backwards, a common mistake from the less educated pottery worker. It is transfer printed in dark black with Benjamin Franklin's Maxim: He that ...
 
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