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A handsome set of six antique Staffordshire red transferware plates in the highly collectible Canova pattern by renowned English pottery …
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A handsome set of six antique Staffordshire red transferware plates in the highly collectible Canova pattern by renowned English pottery manufacturer T. Mayer of Stoke-upon-Trent, England.
Each plate measures approximately 9.25 inches in diameter and features a richly detailed transfer-printed design showcasing romantic classical landscapes, architectural garden scenes, floral arrangements, decorative urns, and waterside vignettes rendered in a warm red palette against a cream-colored earthenware body. The scalloped edges and intricate border decoration create exceptional visual interest and decorative appeal.
The reverse bears the Canova T. Mayer Stoke Upon Trent backstamp. Thomas Mayer was one of the notable Staffordshire pottery manufacturers of the nineteenth century, producing transferware that was widely exported throughout Europe and America. Today, authentic T. Mayer pieces are highly sought after by collectors of English transferware and antique Staffordshire ceramics.
Five of the plates feature the same central scenic composition, while one plate displays a closely related alternate landscape scene. This slight variation is consistent with antique transferware production of the period and adds character and authenticity to the collection while maintaining a cohesive appearance when displayed together.
With their warm coloration, classical imagery, and substantial decorative presence, these plates are equally suited for wall display, open shelving, dining room cabinets, libraries, kitchens, and traditional or collected interiors. A particularly attractive grouping for English Country, Victorian, Colonial Revival, Grandmillennial, and traditional decorating styles.
An increasingly difficult-to-find antique Staffordshire transferware set offering both historical appeal and exceptional decorative impact.
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- Dimensions
- 9.25ʺW × 9.25ʺD × 1ʺH
- Brand
- Staffordshire
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Light crazing, age-related wear, scattered surface marks, and minor manufacturing irregularities typical … moreGood antique condition consistent with age and use. Light crazing, age-related wear, scattered surface marks, and minor manufacturing irregularities typical of nineteenth-century Staffordshire earthenware. One plate has a small rim chip and another exhibits a small chip to the reverse edge. Five plates feature the same central scenic design while one plate displays a complementary alternate scene. Please review photographs carefully for details and condition. Three plates bear the Canova T. Mayer Stoke Upon Trent backstamp, while three are unmarked. The plates display matching forms, coloration, borders, and period characteristics and present beautifully together as a coordinated antique Staffordshire grouping. less
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