Antique 19th Century English Blue Willow Transferware Oval Platter – 19"
Antique 19th Century English Blue Willow Transferware Oval Platter – 19"
A grand and deeply rendered 19th-century English transferware oval meat platter featuring the iconic Chinoiserie "Blue Willow" pattern. At an impressive 19 inches in length, this substantial piece combines historical charm, functional scale, and timeless decorative appeal.
The vibrant cobalt blue transfer features the classic narrative elements of the beloved Willow pattern—a pagoda home, bridging figures, weeping willow trees, a soaring pair of doves, and an intricate geometric lattice border.
The underside retains an original fine art/antiques transport label from Gander & White Shipping Ltd (UK), noting client and inventory information from past galleried transport.
Product Specifications & Details:
- Origin: England (Staffordshire / Pearlware / Ironstone)
- Period: 19th Century (c. 1840–1880)
- Pattern: Classic Blue Willow Transferware
- Dimensions: 19" Length × 15 ½" Width
- Material: Earthenware / Transferware
- Provenance: Bearing Gander & White Shipping Ltd fine art label on reverse.
Condition Note:
In good antique condition consistent with age and use. Displaying rich glaze depth and vivid transfer printing. Please review high-resolution images for close-up details of glaze, firing variations, and surface condition.
Styling & Display Suggestion:
Its generous scale makes this piece a striking centerpiece for a dining table, a grand buffet display, or a focal piece on a wall bracket or china cabinet shelf among a curated collection of blue and white ceramics.