1860 FLOW BLUE TRANSFERWARE POLYCHROME MINTON ORIENTAL

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Hi, I'm Hew. I have enjoyed collecting flow blue, polychrome and transferware since 1970. Alas, it is now necessary for me to simplify life, downsize and make a portion of my collection available to others. I have also placed several pieces in my antique shop booth. My first preference is to sell to my fellow eBayers, so please let me know ASAP if I need to retrieve this piece for you. Cheers! This is an intriguing, pretty cobalt blue and brown transferware stoneware plate made by Minton & Hollins, dated 1860. This plate is 10 1/2" in diameter. The under-glaze cobalt blue and brown transfer pattern is nicely complimented with reddish pink, burnt orange and mustard overpainting. The oriental, floral pattern is not identified. The back of the plate contains printed and impressed potter's marks for Mintons including the impressed device for the year 1860. This piece is free of cracks, flakes and repairs, and with almost indiscernible utensil marks. T is age-expected crazing. The overpaint is very much intact. This plate exhibits a healthy and solid ring when tapped. I have collected flow blue and polychrome for many years, and have been particular about the pieces I have acquired. This is one of my most favorite. I recommend its use only for display and decorating. In order to keep prices reasonable, I present these listings in read more