Cobalt Blue Childs Pearlware
Miniature Dinner Set Platter

ASIATIC BIRD on TREE BRANCH
Charles Meigh Staffordshire England 1850

This is a very scarce miniature cobalt blue platter or meat plate dated c1850, originally part of a complete miniature children's dinner service. The tiny 8-sided retangular plate measures 5 inches long with a flat rimless base. Brilliant cobalt blue transfer printed decoration finished with pearlware glaze, extremely well potted, to the standards usually only seen in full-size Staffordshire table wares. Decorated with a Romantic Chinoiserie image of an Asiatic pheasant or oriental bird perched on a tree branch, bordered with contrasting bamboo edge.

The plate is unmarked. The pattern, sometimes called Asiatic Pheasant, is documented by Doris Lechler as pattern #223. The pattern is also discussed on page 113 in Milbourn's Understanding Miniature British Pottery & Porcelain. 

The plate is in great condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.  Stilt marks, dot of kiln fleck, light utensil wear, border transfer skip and other typical manufacturing imperfections, original to the making, consistent with age. Modestglaze crazing, and patina on back side only. A fine earthy little piece to display in the finest dollhouse, a pocket size work of art! Children's soft paste transferware of this quality is quite scarce and highly sought after. Offered as is, as described and as shown.

We have also listed other early child's colorful transferware this week -- mix and match for a lovely collection. We are always happy to combine postage on multiple purchases.

Please contact us with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos.

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