1890s~ Henry Burgess (HB) Burslem Bone China ~ Antique English Ironstone Lavender Transferware Serving Bowl ~ Terre de Fer

Rare English Antique Ironstone Earthenware Porcelain Lavender print Round Footed Serving Bowl. This piece is rare as was desiged and created by famous English maker of Earthenware and white ironstone Henry Burgess (HB), circa 1864-92 and made for the French Market (they were known for producing pieces mostly in the USA and Canada) as the stamp is written in French.    

Stamped with the les armoires de Ernst August Price of Hanover Duke of Brunswich and Luneburg with a loin and a unicorn (lion et licorne in French). Written "Dieu et mon droit Bra royale" in French and it translates to God and my law royal arm in English.   Faience Anglaise Ashworth Ironstone China. 

Here's a link to the history of the mark.  https://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/204.htm

I also have an Oval Serving Plate in the matching pattern sold separately at the LINK.

--- Condition ---

In rustic vintage condition. There are some signs of aging, usage and imperfections such as bleeding/fading (especially the design in the middle of the plate is faded and probably a manufacturing default from the manual processes in the 1800s), manufacturing spots or bumps on the surface of the plates, surface scratches from utensil marks, manufacturing /glazing marks on the surface, there are areas around the edges of wearing down of the protection glaze or tiny marks where there is no varnish (surface not smooth or small paint chips in the varnish), surface crazing (age crackle) with slight surface discoloration and  as shown in the photos. Please ask me if you are unsure. I have more photos that I can provide upon request. PLEASE use ZOOM to review closely the detail and condition of the plates especially the photo collages.

**Special Note about aged Porcelain**
If you are not accustomed to this ‘look’, google crazing and the aging process of porcelain. The Japanese use crazing to add an artistic look to their pieces whereas antiques go through the natural aging process. Crazing is cracking in the surface of the plate due to use sometimes it's even and is called the crackle look and other times it is random. 

These items are old, were used and were manufactured at a time when processes were less under control as today. Therefore, in addition to the defects identified and reported in the ad, slight dimensional differences or deviations in the color or in the decoration between the different parts could be noted. Besides, some little marks or small manufacturing imperfections such as minor defects in the glaze or in the varnish etc., may also be observed.

--- Measurements & Weight ---

Approximately 28 cm top diameter x 12 cm height & 1320 grams not including the packaging weight. 

--- Additional Notes ---

All items are of vintage quality and will show some signs of age. As it is my main priority to have very happy customers, I try my best to inspect, clean and describe very carefully the vintage condition of my product listings and any exceptional wear on a piece. If you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me directly, I prefer to provide you with as much detail to ensure your complete satisfaction.

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I also welcome special requests that I can keep in mind when sourcing for my shop

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All items are shipped from France to all over the world and I welcome multiple orders to consolidate shipments to help reduce shipping fees where possible.

To be economically responsible and not charge handling fees when available. I try to use recycled materials for my packaging while being mindful that the materials are suitable to ensure the safest expedition to protect your purchase during the delivery process. I pack very carefully especially fragile items and I check to make sure I'm using the most cost-efficient method.