Mid 1800's Edward Challinor Pearlware Plate Blue and White Garden Scene

Mid 1800's Edward Challinor Pearlware Plate Blue and White Garden Scene, made by E Challinor, of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The plate is made of pearlware and decorated with a blue and white transfer of a scenic view, a garden with two ladies {one carries a parasol} overlooking a beautiful river and large cathedral or a castle in the background, and a fountain supported by nymphs in the foreground. Hand painted blue on white pottery was made in East Asia for many centuries, it became popularized in the West by Dutch Delftware potters in the 17th century. In 1800, the Spode factory in Staffordshire invented a transfer printing process for mass producing decorated blue and white wares, making this a more affordable option.

Potters all-over Britain quickly started to use this new technology and copied beloved Spode patterns, including Edward Challinor. E. Challinor's plates and cups like this are in museum collections all over the world, including the MET. This plate has a wonderful 12 sided shape, the border features little 'cameos' of rural country scenes. In wonderful condition for a piece of pearlware over 173 years old! Marked on the back with the maker and Lozere, the design.

• Measures 8-3/4"