Historical Dark Blue Staffordshire Cape Coast Castle Transferware Platter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:23452470 | Primary Material: Ceramic |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Color: Blue & White |
| Type: Platter | Age: 1800-1849 |
| Country/Region of Origin: England | Maker: Staffordshire |
Offered for sale is a stunning antique historical dark blue transferware platter manufactured in Staffordshire, England during the early 1800s. The platter features a view of Cape Coast Castle off on the Gold Coast Africa Coast with multiple sailing vessels and smaller row boats. The platter is impressed on the back with the Enoch Wood & Sons trademark, and overall it measures about 16 5/8" x 12 7/8" in diameter.
The overall condition of the... platter is good. The platter has no chips, cracks, or areas of restoration with the exception of a tight hairline or line of crazing on the bottom shoulder that cannot be seen from the front side. The white earthenware has toned with a few darker spots on the back and the blue color is deep with nice contrast. The glaze is glossy with fine consistent crazing and there are some moderate to heavy scratches to the surface. The rim has rubbing with glaze loss and there are scratches to the back. This is a beautiful scene that would be a nice addition to any collection or home! Please be sure to check out my other auctions for more great items!
The overall condition of the... platter is good. The platter has no chips, cracks, or areas of restoration with the exception of a tight hairline or line of crazing on the bottom shoulder that cannot be seen from the front side. The white earthenware has toned with a few darker spots on the back and the blue color is deep with nice contrast. The glaze is glossy with fine consistent crazing and there are some moderate to heavy scratches to the surface. The rim has rubbing with glaze loss and there are scratches to the back. This is a beautiful scene that would be a nice addition to any collection or home! Please be sure to check out my other auctions for more great items!
