19th
Century James Dudson Cheese Stand or Cheese Dome – C. 1875
Antique
Jasperware Cheese Stand (or Cheese Bell, Dome, Keeper, or Cloche) by James
Dudson, Staffordshire England. Domed cover & round underplate, in a Mid
Brown slip, white sprigged decoration of Classical Muses, Scroll dividers, with
an Oak leaf & Acorn top border and a Grapevine plate border, 2 sets of 4
ventilation holes. The dome is finished with an Acorn Cup Finial & a glazed
interior. Unmarked Dudson piece, the factory didn’t start back stamping their
pottery until after 1880.
Condition: Good Antique condition. No visible evidence of major damage
or repair. You may notice slight age-related surface scratching, manufacturing
faults or wear. Tiny amount of missing surface/glaze to section of top of
underplate, similarly to the side of dome, pictured. Mid Brown Colour which
Dudson lists as Brown, sprigged decoration is in an off/warm white. High
resolution images are part of the condition report, please view closely.
Dimensions
Cheese
Stand: H 21 x W 27.5 x D 27.5 cm. Dome: 16.5 x 22.8 x 22.8 cm.
Underplate:
5 x 27.5 x 27.5 cm. Total weight: 2.715Kg
Seller Statement:
I am not an expert and I have aimed to describe the item(s) to the
best of my ability & knowledge. The item(s) images form part of the
description so please do look closely at all the images. Please do ask me
any questions you feel necessary in order to help further identify the item(s)
and/or the condition of the item(s) as I may have inadvertently omitted
information that you, as a buyer, feel important.
Postage: Items are carefully wrapped and
sent out on a signed for 2-3 day service with Royal Mail or Parcelforce. Full
Proof of posting & Insurance will be obtained.
Collections from my KT3 address will need to be cash only
transactions with photo ID.
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