Childs Black Transferware Dinner Set Plate 1840 PEACOCK Staffordshire BGodwin

Description

Early Childs Transferware Plate
PEACOCK
Benjamin Godwin Staffordshire England 18
40
This childs size plate was originally part of an early childs tea set. The plate measures about 4-
3/4 inches
in diameter. Transfer printed in a rich
sultry black
with
clear
glaze.
It is decorated with the image of a pair of peacocks. The peafowl is standing on a plinth and the cock is opening his tail to woo her. The r
im
is decorated with a repeating lacey garland border trim. The piece is
un
marked.
T
he pattern name
is
PEACOCK made by Benjamin Godwin
in the Staffordshire potting region of England
. The pattern is illustrated and discussed in Lorraine Punchard’s book “Playtime Pottery & Porcelain from the UK & UK”. (pg 31)
The plate is in great condition, with
an underglaze rim nick at 12 o’clock, original to the making, and
no chips cracks chips or repairs. Typical early 19th century manufacturing imperfections. A splendid pocket size work of art befitting the finest dollhouse or child’s tea party.
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