1870s/1930s ~ FLORA 1790 B.W & Co Late Mayers ~ English Antique Ironstone Porcelain Lavender Transferware Covered Serving Plate ~ "Cloche ou Compotier" Terre de Fer en Faience

Lovely unique French Antique Ironstone Lavender Transferware Footed Serving Plate (Fruit Dish Stand) with handles and bell shaped cover "Cloche ou Compotier" in French.   This pattern is called "FLORA" and was made by French maker of Earthenware Faience, B.W & Co (Bates, Walker & Co), circa 1870-1936. 

Stamped "FLORA - 1790 - B.W & Co - Late Mayers".    'Late Mayers' was added to the mark and refers to Thomas, John & Joshua Mayer who operated factory from 1843.

This piece is unique as it's hard to find with the bell shaped cover.   It's decorated in Lavender with lovely floral scenes on the plate as featured when you take off the cover.  

--- Condition ---

In lovely rustic vintage condition. Due to the age, there are signs of age and usage such as some pattern bleeding and fading in certain spots, manufacturing marks and surface marks/ bumps from the glazing process, there are areas around the edges of wearing down of the protection glaze where there is no varnish (surface not smooth), subtle surface crazing (age crackle) and discolorations from usage (especially on the plate surface and edges) as shown in the photos and/or collages. Please take a look at the photos closely and use ZOOM for detail.

--- Measurements & Weight ---

Approximately 29 cm top diameter with handles x 24.5 cm top diameter no handles x 19 cm height with cover x 9 cm height no cover body only & 1685 grams each not including the packaging weight

--- Additional Notes ---

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