Antique Cobalt Blue American Transferware Sectional Platter

Pottery : Transferware

 

I've been unable to determine the maker of this very old divided plate or platter. The only mark reads: "Registered and Patented in U.S.". It's fully glazed, heavy pottery and measures 12" diameter. The platter is divided into four sections, two large and two smaller. The cobalt blue floral decorations are obviously transfers, judging from the one that slipped, but there are no dots and the blue ink is a bit smeary, similar to the bleeding of flow blue but not as pronounced. The platter has no chips or cracks, but it's quite crazed and the underglaze age discoloration has given it a wonderful antique mottled appearance. There is a fleabite scratch to one of the section dividers that has penetrated the glaze to the whiteware underneath. It's shown at about 10 o'clock in the first photo. A wonderful display piece for your vintage blue & white kitchen, buffet, or china cabinet.

Item ID: 622