1840's plate in brown transferware Flosculous Pattern by William Ridgeway & Co., glazed earthenware, Staffordshire
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1840's Brown and white transferware plate in Excellent condition. William Ridgeway & Co. (active 1834-1854). Plate, Flosculous Pattern, ca. 1840. Glazed earthenware, height: 1 in. (2.5 cm); diameter: 10 1/4 in. (26.0 cm). Exact to one in the collection o the Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 2001.55.25. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2001.55.25_mark.jpg) The term ‘flosculous’ means having flowerets or composite-flowered.
William Ridgway & Co
Shelton
1830
1854
Manufacturer of earthenware the Bell Works, Albion Street and Church Works, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, England
The brothers John Ridgway and William Ridgway were in partnership at the Cauldon Works from 1814-30.
In 1830 the two brothers inherited the Bell Works from their uncle George, John kept the Cauldon Works and William moved to the Bell works.
The Church Works were owned by Joseph Mayer who, in about 1832, rented part of the works to William Ridgway.
William Ridgway was Joseph Mayer's cousin. Joseph Mayer had in his employ a 'clever modeller', Leonard James Abington, who was also a chemist, and around 1834 he placed him in partnership, thus making the '& Co' in William Ridgway & Co.
When Joseph Mayer ceased potting in 1832 he then let the majority of his works to W. Ridgway & Co., retained an oven and other parts of the works, This stylized pattern feels very modern. I will be listing a large collection of early 19th century Staffordshire ware over the next few days.
I use standard industry quality descriptions for vintage and antique items but if you have questions please just ask.
Most of my items come out of estates on Martha's Vineyard and some from other places in New England. The island of Martha's Vineyard where I have lived for the past 18 years is home to many old original families of sea captains and sailors so fascinating things come up when there are estate sales. Please check my other listings. I am putting up a large collection of glassware, china, linens and postcards that I have gotten over the years out of these estates. I try to do a lot of research and give good descriptions but I am not an expert in everything so please ask questions or if you know something about a piece and are willing to add your input into my listings please contact me!
I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items if possible. I will ship internationally but please contact me for the shipping cost before bidding. 6.25% sales tax on bidders from Massachusettes. Please check my other new listings over the next couple of days. Returns are welcome if item is not as described, refund for item cost only. I take very detailed photos and give good descriptions. Please see all pics and enlarge to see details. Ask me any questions before purchasing.
William Ridgway & Co
Shelton
1830
1854
Manufacturer of earthenware the Bell Works, Albion Street and Church Works, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, England
The brothers John Ridgway and William Ridgway were in partnership at the Cauldon Works from 1814-30.
In 1830 the two brothers inherited the Bell Works from their uncle George, John kept the Cauldon Works and William moved to the Bell works.
The Church Works were owned by Joseph Mayer who, in about 1832, rented part of the works to William Ridgway.
William Ridgway was Joseph Mayer's cousin. Joseph Mayer had in his employ a 'clever modeller', Leonard James Abington, who was also a chemist, and around 1834 he placed him in partnership, thus making the '& Co' in William Ridgway & Co.
When Joseph Mayer ceased potting in 1832 he then let the majority of his works to W. Ridgway & Co., retained an oven and other parts of the works, This stylized pattern feels very modern. I will be listing a large collection of early 19th century Staffordshire ware over the next few days.
I use standard industry quality descriptions for vintage and antique items but if you have questions please just ask.
Most of my items come out of estates on Martha's Vineyard and some from other places in New England. The island of Martha's Vineyard where I have lived for the past 18 years is home to many old original families of sea captains and sailors so fascinating things come up when there are estate sales. Please check my other listings. I am putting up a large collection of glassware, china, linens and postcards that I have gotten over the years out of these estates. I try to do a lot of research and give good descriptions but I am not an expert in everything so please ask questions or if you know something about a piece and are willing to add your input into my listings please contact me!
I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items if possible. I will ship internationally but please contact me for the shipping cost before bidding. 6.25% sales tax on bidders from Massachusettes. Please check my other new listings over the next couple of days. Returns are welcome if item is not as described, refund for item cost only. I take very detailed photos and give good descriptions. Please see all pics and enlarge to see details. Ask me any questions before purchasing.
