Staffordshire Child's Miniature Toy Plate RED WILLOW Edge & Malkin 1870

Description: Child's Transferware Miniature Toy Plate RED WILLOW Edge & Malkin Staffordshire c 1870 This fantastic miniature dish is a stunning and scarce transferware toy, circa 1870. Originally part of a complete miniature children's dinner service, it measures just 3-1/8 inches in diameter. Transfer printed in red, the piece is finished with pearlware glaze. It is decorated in a variation on the Willow pattern, an uncommon interpretation of the original Chinese blue willow wares, much less commonly found in red willow. The plate has a pair of love birds at the top, with three men on a bridge, a boat and willow trees to the left and a Japanese pagoda and flowering trees on the right. A very strong example of a fine pattern. The plate is marked the initials of the maker, E.M., signifying Edge Malkin & Co., a 19th century pottery manufactory in the Staffordshire region of England. The pattern is discussed in Doris Lechler's English Toy China as well as Lorraine Punchard's Playtime Pottery and Porcelain from the UK and US. The is in great condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Stilt marks on the front and back insignificant kiln dust on the reverse side and glaze ponding on front, original to the making. No noteworthy wear, finely potted. Children's transferware of this quality is quite scarce and highly sought after. This is the last piece we have in this desirable pattern. We invite you to browse the rest of our auction listings this week to mix and match. We are always happy to combine postage on multiple purchases. Please send us a message with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos. Thank you for bidding! International Buyers – Please Note: Most of our merchandise is over 100 years old, and we mark our international parcels “antiques – over 100 years old”. US and International government regulations do not allow us to mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts”. Import duties, taxes and charges, if any, are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

Price: 25 USD

Location: Montague, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-13T19:14:33.000Z

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