A very attractive antique English earthenware large centrepiece, comport or fruit basket dating from around 1830, the reign of William IV. The centrepiece is decorated with a transfer printed seaweed design in grey on the inner and outer surfaces. It has a scalloped rim, two ornate handles and a pierced or reticulated band around the centre. It is 7 3/4" high and is 14 1/2" wide. It has no maker's marks but was probably made by one of the Staffordshire factories. It weighs 1562g unpacked so too heavy to send overseas by Royal Mail. Please message me for a firm price to your address. It is in very good condition with a small chip on the underside of the bowl - see photos - and there are a couple of very small areas where the glaze has not fully covered the body, dating from manufacture.

Antique William IV Seaweed Printed Large Centrepiece Comport Fruit Basket circa 1830 By William Ridgway



  Here we have a very attractive antique English earthenware large centrepiece, comport or fruit basket dating from around 1830, the reign of William IV.

The centrepiece is decorated with a transfer printed seaweed design in grey on the inner and outer surfaces. It has a scalloped rim, two ornate twin ring handles and a latticed, pierced or reticulated band around the centre. It stands 7 3/4 inches high and is 14 1/2 inches wide across the widest point. 

It has no maker's marks but, was probably made by William Ridgway of Bell Works Shelton, Staffordshire Potteries England.

It weighs 1562g unpacked so too heavy to send overseas by Royal Mail so would have to go via a courier service instead. Prices given for this are indicative and may vary for remote locations etc. Please message me for a firm price for your location. It is in very good condition with a small chip on the underside of the bowl - see photos - and there are a couple of very small areas where the glaze has not fully covered the body, dating from manufacture. 

 This is a great item for display and use - would look great in the centre of a dinner table or on a side table / dresser.


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