A Super Rare Set of 6 Antique Flow Black Ironstone Plates “Athens” by W. Adams, Circa 1850’s

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A Super Rare Set of 6 Antique Flow Black Ironstone Plates “Athens” by W. Adams, Circa 1850’s

Made by William … Read more A Super Rare Set of 6 Antique Flow Black Ironstone Plates “Athens” by W. Adams, Circa 1850’s

Made by William Adams & Sons, registry date mark of 1849. Most likely made in the 1850's.
Marked with the English Registry mark, and the pattern name.
Athens Pattern.

Set of 6 plates. Exceptional colouring, Flow Black, similar to flow blue, & flow mulberry, just a little darker and a slightly iridescent. A striking set of plates. We have only ever handled a few pieces of Flow Black, as it harder to find. These plates have probably lived their entire lives together, judging by the condition.

***Special Condition Note*** It appears these plates were used once and put away in a cupboard for the past 175 years!! These are some of the nicest "as found" flow black ironstone plates I have ever handled. Very minor use and wear marks. Very light scratching/crazing/staining.

Size: each plate 8 1/2" across.

Condition: Excellent preserved condition, Very minor use and wear marks, light crazing, and very minor staining on 1 plate. No chips, or cracks that we have noticed. The glaze is super shiny, and glossy. See less