English Dish Ashworth Porcelain Ironstone Flycatcher Bird Enamel Edwardian 20thC

Name: English Dish Ashworth Porcelain Ironstone Flycatcher Bird Enamel Edwardian 20thC
SKU: INV4919
Price: 12.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£12.00

Inventory Code: INV4919

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English Dish Ashworth Porcelain Ironstone Flycatcher Bird Enamel Edwardian 20thC

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4919

Object: Dish

Material: Glazed ironstone ceramic

Origin: England

Period: Edwardian

Date: Early 20th century

Decoration: Polychrome birds among cattails, reeds and flowering aquatic plants with turquoise border

Mark: Painted pattern or decorator mark B over 1226 to reverse

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 6.8 in / 17.5 cm

Height: 0.9 in / 2.2 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Age-related glaze crazing and discoloration are visible throughout, together with surface wear, scratches and minor staining. There is a noticeable chip or loss to the underside edge of the rim. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive English ironstone dish decorated with a detailed polychrome scene of two birds among cattails, reeds and flowering aquatic plants. The birds are rendered in warm brown, black and yellow tones against a cream ground, complemented by green foliage and pink flowers. A narrow red line frames the central decoration while a turquoise blue band provides a striking finish to the outer rim. The extensive fine crazing and warm coloration of the glaze contribute to the period character of the piece. A decorative example of English bird-themed tableware with strong naturalistic appeal.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Natural history subjects, including birds, flowers and wetland vegetation, were popular decorative themes on English ceramics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The combination of detailed bird decoration, colorful enamels and ironstone body makes this an appealing display piece for collectors of English ceramics and ornithological designs.

NOTES

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