Overview
This is a classic English semi-porcelain vegetable tureen featuring the delicate 'Lyndon' floral transferware pattern in a deep cobalt blue.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
J.H. Weatherby & Sons 'Lyndon' Pattern Semi-Porcelain Tureen, c.1892-1910
Photo reference
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Story
In the late 19th century, the dining table was a stage for social status, and a lidded tureen like this was the undisputed star of the service.
Maker / Origin
John Henry Weatherby established his firm in 1891 at the Falcon Pottery in Hanley, quickly gaining a reputation for high-quality domestic earthenware.
Condition & Value
The piece shows visible crazing and some 'browning' or organic staining on the interior and underside, which is typical for porous semi-porcelain of this age. Value is driven by the presence of the original lid and the popularity of the 'flow blue' aesthetic. While J.H.
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