Thursday, September 15, 2016

Transfer Ware

During the Labor Day weekend, AppleJack and I took a road trip to Paducah.  They have a new to me stitch store called Must Stitch Emporium.  The shop has a wide selection of fibers, some linens and plans to expand.  They also carry beautiful fabrics.  While we were in Paducah, we did some exploring and I found a piece of brown transfer ware.  Growing up on a farm, I was drawn to the pastoral scene in the foreground especially the grazing cow.  While not in the best of condition, the price was affordable and I knew I would enjoy looking at the scene.  The back of the plate is marked:  Park Lenery G Phillips Longport.  I knew nothing about this maker but thought it was worth a search.

The Longport Pottery was founded by two brothers, Edward and George Phillips in 1822.  The brothers did not have a pottery background.  Edward married Benedicta Wedgewood and suspect this association was helpful in their pottery endeavors.  Edward was killed in a carriage accident just before a planned trip to the United States.  His widow sold her interest to George, the surviving brother in 1834.

Due to its very fragile condition (heck when i am 100+ years old, I may also be fragile) this plate will not see service but will be enjoyed for its pastoral scene and sweet reminder of my childhood days on the dairy farm.

10 comments:

  1. I love your plate, and what a great story.

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  2. Such a pretty plate. That's an interesting story. I always love it when I can learn something about an antique that I have purchased.

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  3. I feel like I just saw a segment of antiques roadshow--and I love that show!! :)
    Beautiful piece!

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  4. What a great story and a lovely design. I have one piece of brown transfer ware and love it. And, yes, I think we'll all be a bit more fragil when we're that old!

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  5. Very nice plate, I have Brown Transfer ware myself I love the design and color.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  6. What a beautiful find!
    The history behind it is also very fascinating, thanks for sharing it with us. Enjoy!

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  7. So cool! Love hearing the history behind the plate too!

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  8. I so love the history of items. I love all of the different colors of Transferware. You scored a good one. Janice

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