Staffordshire Blue Transferware Plates in 'Indian Temple' or similar Exotic Pattern

Story

In the 1800s, British families traveled the world through their dinner plates. These exotic scenes allowed middle-class households to experience the thrill of foreign exploration right from their dining rooms.

Maker / Origin

During the 19th century, the Staffordshire potteries of England became the ceramic workshop of the world. Dozens of competing potteries employed highly skilled engravers who spent months hand-carving copper plates to create these incredibly detailed transfer designs, often leaving their unique marks on the underside of the earthenware.

Condition & Value

The plates appear to be in good vintage condition with vibrant blue coloring and crisp transfer details. Earthenware of this age is highly prone to crazing (fine cracks in the glaze), staining, and small rim chips; the absence of these issues will keep the set at the higher end of the value range.