{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-c-1840-1850-don-pottery-persian-mulberry-transferware-dinner-plates","title":"Pair of Antique c.1840–1850 Don Pottery “Persian” Mulberry Transferware Dinner Plates","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of early Victorian English dinner plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1840–1850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Persian” pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to Samuel Barker at Don Pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwinton, Yorkshire, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulberry-purple transfer decoration on warm cream earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit, foliage and bird imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaborate paisley border with a scalloped rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stands are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplimentary shipping within the contiguous United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome china is meant to match. This pair is meant to make the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Persian B.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e backstamp is documented on pieces attributed to Samuel Barker of Don Pottery in Swinton, Yorkshire. More than 175 years old, the pattern is seldom encountered in this dinner-plate form—and the unusual mulberry color makes it particularly decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful displayed together in a china cabinet, flanking a mirror or beginning a collected plate wall. They are offered as decorative antiques rather than everyday dinnerware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plate measures approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood decorative antique condition with strong, beautifully legible transfer decoration. Both 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. Please examine all photographs, which form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of their age and condition, these plates are recommended for decorative display rather than regular food service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair ships free within the contiguous United States and will be carefully packed for safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49038085751009,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4434\/6593\/files\/IMG_8777.jpg?v=1788618945","url":"https:\/\/risacermakinteriors.com\/products\/pair-of-antique-c-1840-1850-don-pottery-persian-mulberry-transferware-dinner-plates","provider":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}