Brown Transferware Branches Pattern Mudlarked Sherd Pendant

Historical Information

Type: Transferware

Fabric: Earthenware

Date: Early 20th Century

Find Location: The Thames Estuary, UK

Extra information:

This is a sherd of Brown Transferware. Brown and white transferware is a style of printed pottery that emerged in the early 19th century as an elegant alternative to the more traditional blue and white designs. Using the same transfer printing technique-where engraved copper plates and tissue paper were used to apply detailed patterns to ceramic surfaces-brown became a popular colour choice for its warm, natural tone and ability to complement rustic or botanical scenes.

Brown transferware gained popularity during the Victorian era, particularly in the mid-to-late 1800s, as tastes shifted toward more naturalistic and romantic imagery, including ivy, ferns, woodland landscapes, and game scenes. Like its blue counterpart, brown transferware was produced mainly in Staffordshire, England, and exported widely across Europe and North America.

Collectible for its subtle beauty and pastoral charm, brown and white transferware offers a gentler aesthetic while still showcasing the intricate craftsmanship that made transferware a revolutionary advancement in ceramic design.

Made with:

Stainless sustainable steel findings and chain, set with lead-free solder surrounds.