Large Staffordshire Mulberry Transferware Mayer Platter “Rhone Scenery”

A very large transferware platter with a romantic garden estate scene. The contrast of light and dark gives this platter a dramatic element.

A heavy, eight-sided deeply edged large ceramic platter. The mulberry-colored transfer is dark and exact. Although, the lip edge shows where the transfer was slightly off. The glaze feels thick, and shiny and has a nice patina of smoothness due to age. There are kiln flaws such as bubbles on the front. The base is glazed but there are edges that aren’t glazed, probably where the piece rested in the kiln.

There is a mark on the under-rim of a floral wreath with a lion above and the name T. J. & C. J. Mayer. The pattern name is also present Rhone SCENERY.

MEASUREMENTS

17 ½” long x 14” wide. Weighs 6 lb 10 oz (3.0 kg)

CONDITION
The platter is in good shape for its age and usage. There is light staining on the front and darker blotches on the back. There are two rim chips on the underlip edge at are not visible from the top. There are kiln flaw bubbles on the front transfer. There is an abrasion or kiln flaw to the left edge under the border. There is scratching to the front from old usage. The transfer still looks shiny and dark. The platter shows well.

A stunning large platter will give a look of age and elegance to the kitchen. You will definitely see this large platter from across the room.