Large Antique South Wales Pottery Colandine Pattern Blue and White China Platter

A superb very large Blue and White Antique Ironstone China Meat Platter

• A large and heavy 16-inch by 12.75-inch pale blue and white Ironstone china meat plate
• Colandine pattern is associated with Llanhely potteries in South Wales and this platter dates from between 1830 and 1850
• Rich cobalt blue transfer was introduced around 1830 and icludes pagoda temples floral Chinoise elements and an open floral border
  
• Triple kiln support marks, area of staining on underside as shown
• There is some tiny antique glaze crazing and some very faint staining in glaze lines but overall the patina is right for its age
• A wonderful antique display piece of blue and white Llanely Pottery