Adjustable Red Transfer ring

Historical Information

Type: Transferware Fabric: Earthenware

Date. Early 20th Century

Rind Localion: The Thames Estuary, UK

Extra information:

This is a sherd of Beautiful floral Transferware that has been transfer printed. It was sea-rolled and has been cleaned and shaped.

The 'transfer" process, developed in 1760 Bogland, allowed for the mass production of lovely dishes, making them more affordable for the common folk. Barly manufacturers of Bnglish transferware include well-known potteries such as Wedgwood & Copeland-Spode.

These potteries produced thousands of patterns in various colours (with Black & Mulberry being the rarest) on different types of ceramic, including earthenware, porcelain, & ironstone. Artists would etch designs anto copper plates, cover them with paint, & then print the image onto tissue paper. The paper would then be pressed onto a dish & kiln-fired.