Monday, August 8, 2011

 
From one of my strolls thru a flea market, I found this beautiful gilded floral gold and white dessert plate.  The shape and markings are just gorgeous.....and it has found a new home on my dining room buffet. 
 
 
 
With a little research on the internet, I was able to determine that it was made by an earthenware manufacturer at the Bedford works, Shelton, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, in England.  Formerly - Ridgway Sparks & Ridgway  (1873-1879), which continued as Ridgways (Bedford Works) Ltd  (1920-1952).
 
 

The bow and quiver trade mark was first registered in 1880
> without any place mark c.1880-1885
> with "Stoke-on-Trent" c.1885-1890
> with "England" c.1891+
> With "England" "Royal Semi-Porcelain" c.1912+



Aren't the lines beautiful?


And the gilded scroll work....


Such detail and I just love the bows.....



Can't wait the use it at our next holiday dinner......



Fit for a queen.....



Scalloped for elegance.....



I think I can see some canoli's on this little pretty......what do you think?
I'm sure that I can taste them too??........yum.................!!!

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Amaze Me Monday at Dittle Dattle
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A Return To Loveliness at A Delightsome Life
Twice Owned Tuesday at Creating a House of Grace
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Open House Party at No Minimalist Here
Simple Pleasures at A Collection Of This And That
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Time Travel Thursday at The Brambleberry Cottage
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Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

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7 comments:

  1. JerraleaAugust 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I would list a new dish at Simple Pleasures, too, for I love dishes so much. Just the sight of a beautiful dish makes me happy. I'm so happy for you that you came across this beauty!

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  2. LVAugust 11, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    How lucky you were. You found yourself a real vintage treasure.

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  3. Cass @ That Old HouseAugust 11, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Oh my dear, you had me at Cannolis! But almost anything would look gorgeous on this beautiful old platter. What a lovely find, and it will "go" with any other china!
    Lucky treasure!
    Cass

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  4. TammyAugust 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Lovely platter, I was thinking yummy homemade cookies, tarts, brownies and squares would look fantastic on that platter.

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  5. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    What a lovely find for you. I love the graceful scalloped/rippled edging.

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  6. Ivy and ElephantsAugust 13, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    It is a real treasure! Isn't it best when you stumble upon a real gem and get it just because you love it? Well done you! I'm following the treasure finder!
    Patti

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  7. The Charm of HomeAugust 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    This is beautiful! Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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