Set of three Antique c.1840–1850 Don Pottery “Persian” Mulberry Transferware Dinner Plates

At a Glance

• Set of three early Victorian English dinner plates

• Circa 1840–1850

• “Persian” pattern

• Two plates bear the “Persian B” backstamp

• The third is unmarked but matches the pattern, shape, coloration and dimensions

• Attributed to Samuel Barker at Don Pottery

• Swinton, Yorkshire, England

• Mulberry-purple transfer decoration on warm cream earthenware

• Fruit, foliage and bird imagery

• Elaborate paisley border with a scalloped rim

• Sold as a set of three

• Display stands are not included

• Complimentary shipping within the contiguous United States

Some china is meant to match. This trio is meant to make the room.

Dating to approximately 1840–1850, these English transferware dinner plates feature Don Pottery’s wonderfully elaborate “Persian” pattern in a soft mulberry-purple. A bird rests among abundant fruit and foliage at the center, surrounded by floral cartouches, lace-like detailing and extravagant paisley motifs.

Two plates bear the printed “Persian B.” backstamp documented on pieces attributed to Samuel Barker of Don Pottery in Swinton, Yorkshire. The third plate is unmarked but closely matches the marked examples in pattern, shape, coloration and dimensions.

More than 175 years old, the pattern is seldom encountered in this dinner-plate form—and the unusual mulberry color makes the set particularly decorative.

Beautiful displayed together in a china cabinet, arranged around a mirror or used to begin a collected plate wall. They are offered as decorative antiques rather than everyday dinnerware.

Dimensions

Each plate measures approximately:

Diameter: 10 inches

Condition

The set presents beautifully, with strong, clearly legible transfer decoration.

Two plates show localized rim loss and chipping, documented in the close-up photographs, along with expected age-related surface wear, firing irregularities and scattered marks. The third, unmarked plate is in excellent antique condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs observed.

Please examine all photographs, which form part of the condition description.

Because of their age, these plates are recommended for decorative display rather than regular food service.

Shipping

This set of three ships free within the contiguous United States and will be carefully packed for safe arrival.