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19th Century Staffordshire Aesthetic Movement Transferware Platter, ‘Formosa’

$460
£344.30
€397.85
CA$637.87
A$714.49
CHF 371.46
MX$8,822.55
NOK 4,732.07
SEK 4,473.43
DKK 2,968.95
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About the Item

A large Aesthetic Movement platter, Thomas Furnival & Sons, Cobridge, Staffordshire, England, circa 1879. The Japanesque ‘Formosa’ pattern is transfer printed in black on a cream earthenware body and shows images of bamboo, birds in flight, cartouches and flowering branches. A fan encloses a seaside scene, a border consists of two unique geometric designs interspersed with a stylized flower. The pattern name may relate to the Island of Formosa (Beautiful Island) located SW of Japan. Excellent antique condition, stilt marks on the rim, a few small glaze pops to the verso.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Furnival & Sons (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1879
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent antique condition, stilt marks on the rim, a few small glaze pops to the verso.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU175828308353

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