English Transferware Black Plate Embossed & Gilded Gilt Border George Jones Scenic Path Through Mountain Village
Staffordshire Black Transfer Ware PlateGeorge Jones and SonsRhapsodyCirca 1891-1920This gorgeous plate depicts a gorgeous scene of a rock path/bridge that winds through a village nestled against the mountains on either side. The plate has a stunning embossed border of urns and medallions with a gilt acanthus leaf trim. Absolutely gorgeous detail! Some of the prettiest plates I've seen.The company began operation in c.1864 at Stoke Upon Trent at the Trent Potteries Works as George Jones and in 1873 became George Jones & Sons Ltd. They produced gorgeous majolica and earthen wares. In 1907 the works was renamed Crescent Potteries.George Jones died in 1893.Measures 10" Condition: There is a little typical crazing present. No chips or cracks.To learn more about English transferware and to see a similar pattern in a tablescape (I used this pattern for an Irish table setting) please visit my blog and this post:http://nancysdailydish.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-tablescape.htmlTo