Oblong, oval platter with scallop and bead molded rim and blue transfer-printed pattern "Tuscan Rose." Border pattern of floral swags on chevron background. Central image of stylized basket with flowers, trellis and butterflies.
platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
ironstone (pottery)
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter
"Tuscan Rose [in scroll banner with flowrs] / JWR" (printed)
Venus
Ridgway, John & William (Maker)
1 1/4 x 14 x 17 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Estate of Miss Caroline M. Smith
1934.1089
Shelton (Bedford, England, United Kingdom)
Title Dinner plate Accession Number 1993.444
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