19th Century English Dinnerware Set + Serving Platter Turquoise Enamel Porcelain Pellat- 13 Pieces

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19th C English Dinnerware Set + Serving Platter Turquoise Enamel Porcelain Pellat 13 Pieces - circa 1860's, Staffordshire.


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19th Century English Dinnerware Set with Serving Platter – Turquoise Enamel Porcelain – Pellat & Co., Staffordshire, 13 Pieces – Circa 1860s

This exceptional antique English dinnerware set features a sophisticated design with four dinner plates, four salad plates, four soup plates, and a large oval serving platter. Each piece is decorated with elegant turquoise enamel bands and raised ribbon detailing, framed by a circular monogram at the center, all set against a pristine white porcelain base.

The set’s timeless design, with its simple lines and tasteful yet bold color palette, makes it a perfect starter set or a beautiful addition to complement an existing set, especially in white or other hues picked from this set. Ideal as a wedding or housewarming gift for those who appreciate fine antique china.

Each piece is marked with the English retailer mark of Pellat & Co., an impressed T & C Ford mark, and an English Registration mark. According to The Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks by Geoffrey A. Gooden, T & C Ford was a Hanley, Staffordshire pottery active circa 1854–1871. The British Museum provides detailed information on Pellat & Co., a retailer known for offering exquisite porcelain like this.

Measurements:

Dinner Plates: 10" diameter (25.5 cm) approximately.

Salad Plates: 9 1/8" diameter (23.2 cm) approximately.

Soup Plates: 10" diameter (25.5 cm) approximately.

Platter: 15 3/4" by 12 1/2" approximately.

Weight: Plates: about 14 lbs. unpacked. Platter: 3 1/4 lbs. unpacked less