Exquisite antique floral plate, hand-colored yellow daisies, bees, polychrome transferware w insects George Jones & Sons Staffordshire c1880

Delightful breakfast or entree plates, in fine transferware on yellow ground with a beautifully hand-coloured polychrome design featuring wild daisies, leaves and flying bees in an idyllic summer theme. Made between 1880-1890 by George Jones and Sons at their Stoke on Trent pottery, Staffordshire, England, and stamped with the famous 'crescent' mark. The quality of the transferware on these plates is truly exquisite, their quality further enhanced by delicate hand coloring. In excellent condition to use, display and enjoy - add some Victorian antique English charm and beauty to your kitchen!

Sold and priced individually, we have two plates available. Price is for ONE plate. Shipping will be combined if you order both, one plate will ship for the same price as two pieces. This may not be automatically calculated so please contact me beforehand to adjust; or I can refund after your order is placed.

Plate 1 - Spray of daisies with two bees. One bee faces the front with clearly visible eyes and one faces back in relation to the viewer.
Plate 2 - Spray of daisies with two beds. One bee faces the front (with less visible eyes) and one faces back in relation to the viewer. A long fine daisy stalk crosses the plate on the diagonal.

Diameter 22cm
Height 1.5cm

CONDITION:
Excellent antique condition, beautiful colour and detail with no chips or cracks. You may see a few very small signs of use and wear such as minor crazing, tiny 'fleabite' chips glaze losses to the rim, scrapes, scratches and spots of discoloration and other small defects, all to be expected for an age over 100 years, and nothing to detract from the pieces. In lovely condition for age, gorgeous on display and nothing to prevent continued use, as desired. Please see photos for condition.

Lovely pieces to use and enjoy, for display and special serving. A fabulous addition to your antique home, vintage decor, country cottage or farmhouse interior.

Feel free to ask any questions :)

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Notes on shipping -

I will always refund shipping overages. Etsy shipping charges are not always accurate to every destination - please enquire if you would like an exact quote for fully-insured shipping to your destination.

I am very happy to combine shipping so please get in touch if you like multiple items in my store.

I always shop around to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. Rest assured I will be using all my skills as a former art gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home. I have shipped literally hundreds of fragile items to every continent over the past 20 years. Your shipment will be fully insured against loss and damage in transit so you can buy with confidence.

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