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Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants 17-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1840
About the Item
This exquisite 17-piece dinner service is a rare early example of the Asiatic Pheasants pattern, produced by Podmore, Walker & Co. around 1840. A precursor to later iterations under Wedgwood, this set captures the delicate artistry of English transferware at its peak.
Unlike later versions, this early edition is distinguished by its scalloped edges, soft ivory glaze, and a more intricate transfer design. Each piece is adorned with a richly detailed pattern of trailing peonies and garden birds — the namesake "Asiatic Pheasants" — captured mid-flight among flowering branches. The transfer is rendered in a soft cobalt blue that has mellowed beautifully with time, offering a warm, lived-in elegance that collectors adore.
This is not merely dinnerware — it's a fragment of 19th-century domestic life. With fewer and fewer complete services surviving intact, especially in such well-preserved condition, this set represents both a decorative investment and a tactile connection to British ceramic history. Whether styled on a wall or table, its presence is commanding yet gentle — the kind of timeless appeal that transcends trends.
The plates are solid yet refined, with a gentle weight and finely potted body typical of early Staffordshire earthenware. The glaze bears a subtle network of crazing — a hallmark of genuine age — and a slightly warm tone that complements the cool blue floral pattern. The hand-applied transfer gives each piece a uniquely human touch, with slight variations that add charm and authenticity.
Podmore, Walker & Co. operated in Tunstall, Staffordshire from 1834 until 1859, when the firm merged into Wedgwood. Their Asiatic Pheasants pattern became one of the most popular designs of the Victorian era, but early examples like this — pre-Wedgwood and printed in lighter, more ethereal blue tones — are now increasingly rare. This set predates the industrial standardization that followed, giving it a handmade spirit and historic integrity.
Details:
7 Dinner plates 7 (10.5 inches)
4 Mid course plates (9 inches)
1 Mid course plate has a small chip on the front rim which is photographed
5 graduated size platters
Largest platter 16 inches x 13 inches
Large platter 13 inches X 11 inches
Medium platter 12 inches x 10 inches
Small platter 11 inches X 9 inches
Smallest 10 inches X 8 inches
- Sold As:Set of 17
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Earthenware,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Worcester Park, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10436245166642
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