A RIDGWAY IRONSTONE PART DESSERT SERVICE
A RIDGWAY IRONSTONE PART DESSERT SERVICE

CIRCA 1825, BLUE RECTANGULAR PRINTED MARK, IRON-RED PATTERN NO. 993

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A RIDGWAY IRONSTONE PART DESSERT SERVICE
Circa 1825, blue rectangular printed mark, iron-red pattern no. 993
Decorated in the Chinese taste with underglaze blue loose bouquets enriched in green, yellow and iron-red, the scalloped borders moulded with scrolling foliage, comprising:
A footed two-handled centerpiece, 15in. (38.1cm.) wide
Three leaf-shaped serving dishes, 9in. (24.1cm.) wide overall
Five dessert plates, 8in. (22.2cm.) diam. (9)
Sale room notice
Please note the number of desert plates should read six; the total quantity should read ten.

Lot Essay

Cf. Geoffrey Godden, Ridway Porcelain, London, 1972, pl. 40 for similarly moulded dessert wares