Description
A set of four English Ironstone, twelve sided plates in a ‘Marble’ pattern, sometimes called ‘Cracked Ice.’
A tissue printed sheet pattern, applied under the glaze, in shades of black and gray on a white stoneware body showing nice bluing. A set of four, each plate varies slightly in intensity of color.
Impressed on the verso, ‘Read Ironstone’ attributed to Jonah Read – Hanley, Staffordshire, England, circa 1833–1839 Measures: 8.0 in. diameter x 1.0 in height.
Very good antique condition, the expected very light roughing to the rims. One plate has a small loss to the footing, not effecting the seating. Stilt marks are a kiln effect.
