Light blue and white pendant

Historical Information

Type: Ornithological Bird Blue and White wares

Fabric: Earthenware

Date: Victorian

Find Location: Thames, Essex. UK

Extra information:

This sherd is part of an A large mid to late nineteenth century 'Asiatic Pheasants' pattern blue and white transferware plate.

The Asiatic Pheasants pattern, second only to the Willow pattern, was a highly popular blue-printed design in the latter half of the 19th century, continuing into the Bdwardian period. It often featured a floral scroll with the maker's initials. The design displayed pheasants among flowers and follage, framed by a simple floral border.

Podmore, Walker & Co. were the second producers of the Asiatic Pheasants Pattern, operating from 1834 to 1859 in Tunstall, with Enoch Wedgwood joining as a partner around 1835. After Ralph Hall ceased trading around 1849, they took over his Swan Bank works by 1853 and established strong export ties, particularly in North America, known for their innovative patterns. While they did not claim to be the first creators of the pattern, their successors, Wedgwood & Co., later asserted that title. Bvidence suggests Ralph Hall may have produced the pattern around 1830, leading to ambiguity regarding the original manufacturer, as overlapping production periods existed.

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