A superb very large Pale Blue and White Antique Ironstone China Meat Platter
A substantial and heavy 19.5-inch by 16-inch pale blue and white Ironstone china meat plate
Asiatic pheasant pattern in a pale grey blue transfer was introduced around 1822
This platter dates from between 1860 and 1890 and is typical of the Ironstone china produced in Staffordshire by Wedgwood & Co around this period.
Wedgwood & Co impress marks and Asiatic Pheasants factory marks. Versions of this factory stamp were re-used in the 20th Century for Unicorn ware by Wedgwood.
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 pieces of blue and white Staffordshire Asiatic Pheasant china.
