{"product_id":"antique-massive-19-5-blue-willow-turkey-platter-unmarked-staffordshire-english-transferware-flawless-england-1830-1860-copy","title":"Antique Ridgway Blue Willow Porcelain Ironstone Serving Platter 18” - Large Turkey Meat Platter Semi China England c. 1885-1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Ridgway Blue Willow Porcelain Ironstone Serving Platter 18” - Large Turkey Meat Platter Semi China \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in England c. 1885-1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 2 1\/8\" High x 18\" Wide x 14 ½\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" Deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnificent, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front displays the classic, highly detailed Chinoiserie landscape scene framed by Ridgway's signature elaborate geometric and floral border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition with outstanding color preservation and structural integrity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Crisp, vibrant transfer printing with no cracks, major chips, or severe utensil wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Willow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49959550943482,"sku":"E","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/B0806CA5-6292-4E34-8BE4-69EEC03121E7.jpg?v=1792683854","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-massive-19-5-blue-willow-turkey-platter-unmarked-staffordshire-english-transferware-flawless-england-1830-1860-copy","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}