Description: Child's Transferware Miniature Toy Plate BLUE WILLOW Edge & Malkin Staffordshire c 1870 This gorgeous miniature dish is a stunning and scarce transferware toy, circa 1870. Originally part of a complete miniature children's dinner service, it measures just 2-7/8 inches in diameter. Transfer printed in cobalt blue, the piece is finished with pearlware glaze. It is decorated in a variation on the Willow pattern, an uncommon interpretation of the original Chinese blue willow wares. The plate has a pair of love birds at the top, with willow trees to the left, a Japanese pagoda and flowering 'bubble' trees on the right. A very nice miniature example of a classic pattern. The plate is unmarked. The maker was Edge Malkin & Co., a 19th century pottery manufactory in the Staffordshire region of England. The pattern is discussed in Doris Lechler's English Toy China as well as Lorraine Punchard's Playtime Pottery and Porcelain from the UK and US. The plate is in great condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Insignificant firing imperfections kiln, original to the making. No noteworthy wear, finely potted. Children's transferware of this quality is quite scarce and highly sought after. We invite you to browse the rest of our auction listings this week to mix and match. We are always happy to combine postage on multiple purchases. Please send us a message with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos. Thank you for bidding! International Buyers – Please Note: Most of our merchandise is over 100 years old, and we mark our international parcels “antiques – over 100 years old”. US and International government regulations do not allow us to mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts”. Import duties, taxes and charges, if any, are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Montague, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-13T19:14:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Edge Malkin
Origin: England
Pattern: Blue Willow
Type: Dinner Set
Color: Blue
Material: Ceramic, Clay
Year Manufactured: 1870
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes
