Ashworth Bros. Hanley Golden Chinoiserie Ironstone 16.5" Platter

Item: Platter

Make: J. Ashworth Brothers

Pattern: Unknown, "279"

Age: ca. 1862

Construction: Ironstone China 

Dimensions: 16 12" W x 13 12" T

Condition: Very good. Some transfer loss and discoloration consistent with age. No cracks or chips. 

Details: Ironstone china is a vitreous pottery first made in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century, often classed as earthenware. It was developed by potters in Staffordshire, England, as a cheaper, mass-produced alternative for porcelain. 

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Bowls are stamped with the Ashworth Brother's insignia and impressed with the words "REAL IRONESTONE CHINA".