Description
A set of eight English blue and white transfer printed earthenware floral plates, Elkin & Newbon, Longton, Staffordshire, circa 1844.
Samuel Elkin and Thomas and William Newbon were Earthenware manufacturing partners in Stafford Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England from 1844 – 1855.
This set of eight plates in the Botanical Beauties pattern is an early production in the partnership.
In a lovely soft blue transfer on an off-white ground, with a stylized flower as a central motif, within a border of floral sprays on a stippled ground.
A charming hand-made quality found in these earlier plates with some uneven potting to the rims.
9.75 inches in Diameter x 1 inch H.
Marked: The pattern name, E. & N. transfer printed in a cartouche.
Showing the expected light surface wear to the surfaces, one plate with a small, older rim nick.
Rare to find a large earthenware set in remarkable condition.
