1843-55 B & W Tj & J Mayer Longport Staffordshire Garden Scenery Plate

Description

A very beautiful light blue and white transferware plate
Printed decoration in Romantic taste depicting the "Garden Scenery" pattern: a … more A very beautiful light blue and white transferware plate
Printed decoration in Romantic taste depicting the "Garden Scenery" pattern: a lady, a gentleman, a little girl and a dog in an English garden with gazebo and bridge with a large mansion in the background
Very fine flower spray patterns on border
Well marked: printed Lion above a banner reading Garden Scenery and under it TJ & J Mayor Longport
Made by Thomas, John and Joshua Mayer - Longport, near Burslem, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Manufacturers of earthenware, parianware and porcelain at the Dale Hall Pottery
Circa 1843-1855
All original. RARE pattern, hard to find
Measurements: Approx. 9.75" diameter (across)
Weighs about 1 lb. 6 oz.
Condition: Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Discoloration and signs of normal use, commensurate with age. Beautiful display nevertheless! less