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Earthenware platter with feet and gravy well produced by William Ridgeway and Company. Brown transfer-print pattern "Marmora" features scene of small boats on a river with exotic, dome-roofed buildings. Border is printed with three repeating scenes of exotic boats and buildings framed by trellis and flower pattern.
platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
molding (forming)
buildings (structures)
fishing vessels
floral patterns
gazebos
rivers
Dish, Serving
Platter
Marmora
Flower
Trellis
Platter
"[urn with classical figures and anchor] / W.R. & Co/ MARMORA [in banner]" (printed)
William Ridgway & Co. (Manufacturer)
Shelton and Hanley, England, Staffordshire
2 3/4 x 18 x 15 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Ida F. Robbins
1931.1457
County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]
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