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Indian Temples pattern.
Indian Temples pattern.

9 inches in diameter red transferware plate.

  This pattern is document in volumes one and two of Petra Williams Romantic Staffordshire. She identifies this pattern as maker unknown. This plate is marked on the back "Indian Temples/Carey's". 

Indian Temples/Carey's

 


A reticulated Romantic Staffordshire Oval Tray or Underliner
A reticulated Romantic Staffordshire Oval Tray or Underliner (most likely for a gravy boat or small tureen) in the "Ancient Rome" pattern, attributed to Carey & Sons, c. 1840. 
Central transfer shows an ancient ruins with 4 women getting water from the basin of a fountain . Arches and columns dominate the ruins, with vegetation encroaching on the stonework. 
Spectacular reticulated border in a basket weave pattern with faintly incised markings. Strong blue color on the pierced border, medium blue on the transfer. 9 ½" x 7". 
No markings (hence only the attribution). 
This pattern is pictured on p. 14 of the Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, Vol. 2, by Coysh and Henrywood, and it is also described on p. 130 of Vol. 2 of Petra Williams' classic Staffordshire: Romantic Transfer Patterns.


9.75 inch plate Blue and white plate "Lady of the Lake"
9.75 inch plate Blue and white plate "Lady of the Lake" c.1825
prince of Wales feathers and CAREYS printed on rear. 

 

black transferware "Asiatic Scenery" pattern
10.5 inch plate, black transferware "Asiatic Scenery" pattern 
"CAREYS" printed on reverse side with impressed anchor and CAREYS.


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updated 09.11.2003