Antique Covered English Ceramic Cheese Dish

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Antique covered English Staffordshire ceramic cheese dish with handle. Shaped like a large cheese wedge and hand-painted decoration of florals, … more Antique covered English Staffordshire ceramic cheese dish with handle. Shaped like a large cheese wedge and hand-painted decoration of florals, leaves, and geometric banners in the ironstone style. Gilt accents. Top of lid has leaf design in relief with gilt accenting. Condition: some crazing/patina/wear. Marked "Melbourne, S B & Co., Stoke, Rd. No. 102165" as a double and reverse mis-stamp on the underside. less