Antique Ridgway Blue Willow Porcelain Ironstone Serving Platter 18” - Large Turkey Meat Platter Semi China
Made in England c. 1885-1890.
Approx. 2 1/8" High x 18" Wide x 14 ½" Deep
Magnificent, exceptionally large antique serving platter featuring the timeless Blue Willow transferware pattern, produced in England by the renowned Ridgway pottery firm. Given its grand 18-inch width, this substantial piece originally served as a principal holiday turkey or roast meat platter.
The front displays the classic, highly detailed Chinoiserie landscape scene framed by Ridgway's signature elaborate geometric and floral border.
The reverse features the diagnostic early blue diamond trademark enclosing the words "Semi China", a durable Victorian era ironstone method praised for its beautiful glaze and porcelain-like finish. It also bears a hand-painted factory painter's mark ("10") near the center.
Excellent antique condition with outstanding color preservation and structural integrity. Front Crisp, vibrant transfer printing with no cracks, major chips, or severe utensil wear. Reverse Fully intact glaze. Features a few authentic unglazed indentations from original factory kiln stilt supports, which are completely standard for 19th-century pottery production and confirm its age.
