This Gorgeous Victorian Blue & White Transfer Ware Ironstone “Well & Tree” Platter Was Manufactured By Thomas Booth & Sons Factory, Staffordshire, England between the Years 1872-1876. The preciseness of manufacture makes this platter 130 years old.
It measures 20” Length by 15 1/2" Width by 2 1/4" Depth/Height. It is an all over transfer pattern that is named “Indian Ornament” by its manufacturers. The border is a gracious butterfly design that frames the central floral scene which is Persian in flavor.
This platter was made during the beginning of the Art Nouveau Movement/Period. The central floral scene is transferred in seven ornate panels that contain part of the overall design. The platter carries the initials T. B & S. The cartouche in itself is artistic which was commonplace for many of the better English factories at the time in identifying their wares.
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COMMENT: For Total Elegance & Sophistication, This Dynamic Well & Tree Platter Can Grace The Best Of Formal Dining Rooms!
CONDITION: Excellent! There are no knife or fork scratches, no staining and no restoration. The foot rim shows darkness which is a commonality on many ironstone platters of this period indicating the iron content in their composition. This proves its age and is an earmark for many antique ironstone pieces.
HISTORY OF THOMAS BOOTH FACTORY
The story of the Booths Pottery started in 1864, when Thomas Booth, then a coal miner, started manufacturing earthenware in partnership with John Evans. The partnership was dissolved in 1868 when Booth went into a new partnership with William Hales Turner, and traded as Thomas Booth & Co. In 1872 Thomas introduced his son Thomas Gimbert to the business and the name was changed to Thomas Booth & Son, until 1873 when he died and the name changed again to Thomas G Booth.
