4pc Toy Dinner Set Tureen with Ladle MAIDENHAIR FERN Ridgway Staffordshire1890


4pc Toy Dinner Set Tureen with Ladle MAIDENHAIR FERN Ridgway Staffordshire1890

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4pc Toy Dinner Set Tureen with Ladle MAIDENHAIR FERN Ridgway Staffordshire1890:
$95.00


Child\'s Transferware PearlwareMiniature 4pc Tureen Set
MAIDEN HAIR FERN
Ridgway Staffordshire England c. 1885

This is a rare children’s transferware 4 piece covered tureen with lidunderplate and ladle, circa 1885,originally part of a complete miniaturechildren\'s dinner service. The tureen measures 4” long and stands 2 1/2\"tall with a pressed molded finial, with pressed molded handles and pearlwareglaze.The ladle measures 3 3/4” long. The ladle is an extra special bonuswith this tiny treasure, as most of these early serving sets lost their tinyladles a long time ago. The set is nicely potted for its size, to the standardsusually only found in full-size Staffordshire table wares, the set is transferprinted inrich cobalt blue.

Theset isabundantly decorated with beautiful Maiden HairFern, a fine example of the Victorian love of nature.It was made byRidgway, a pottery in Stoke-on-Trent in the Staffordshire region of England.Theregistration markdates thepattern to 1885.

The set in great condition with a tiny frit on the insiderim of the tureen but no chips cracks or repairs. Typical manufacturing imperfections,including a firing separation on one of the molded handles, original to themaking and typical of the period. A dot of brown kiln dust on the finial, original to the making. A fabulous little tureen and perfectlycharming ladle is perfect to display in the finest dollhouse! Children\'stransferware of this quality is quite scarce and highly sought after. We haveother pieces available to match this tureen, which we will be happy to makeavailable for sale on request.

We havealso listed other antique childrens and miniatureceramics along with other great examples of children\'s colorfultransferwares this week -- mix and match for a lovely collection. We are alwayshappy to combine postage on multiple purchases. We are pleased to offer FREEdomestic (USA) shipping with this purchase!

Please send us an email with any questions or if you would like tosee additional photos.

Thank youfor offerding!


4pc Toy Dinner Set Tureen with Ladle MAIDENHAIR FERN Ridgway Staffordshire1890:
$95.00

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