Description: Item:This is a set of 4 Chinoiserie Dessert Plates by William Ridgeway & Co. produced in England at the Church Works in Hanley between 1832 and 1866 (probably around 1845) and are in excellent condition. The colours and gilding are bright and there are very minimal signs of crazing and use. Detail: Pattern 3045 - Borneo: Dessert plate. Moulded edge table shape. Earthenware. 'Borneo' Japan-style rock and flower print in flow blue, filled iron-red, purple, yellow, yellow-green. Gilt highlights, spirals and edge to border panels, edge line on mouldings (ref: ridgwaypatternbook.org.uk/church.html) Wiliam Ridgeway & Co Background:There is some doubt as to exactly when William Ridgway took over the Church Works. The Church Works was run by Joseph Mayer in parallel with the Cobden Works, on the other side of High Street, Hanley, formerly owned by his father, Elijah Mayer. William Ridgway and his partners continued to operate both works between c.1832 and 1848, when the lease of the Cobden Works was given up. There is some evidence to suggest that Joseph Mayer, Elijah's son, and William Ridgway's cousin, bought the Church Works from Bagster's estate, and then leased it, with the Cobden Works, to William Ridgway & Co., retaining an oven and store at the Church Works for his own use. Leonard James Abington was a modeller who worked for Phillips and Bagster, and later Joseph Mayer, and became the "& Co" with William Ridgway. He appears to have been the artist responsible for the moulded jugs and other wares. (ref: ridgwaypatternbook.org.uk/church.html) Various Company Names:William Ridgway & Co. c.1832-1838William Ridgway, Son, & Co.1838-Nov.1845E. J. Ridgway & Abington Nov.1845-Jul.1860Edward John RidgwayJul.1860-1866* Style:Chinoiserie, from 'chinois' the French for Chinese, was a style inspired by art and design from China, Japan, and other Asian countries in the 18th century.
Price: 261 GBP
Location: Butlers Marston
End Time: 2025-01-03T13:32:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 58.05 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Seller
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Antique: Yes
Type: Plate
Unit Type: Unit
Original/Repro: Original
Material: Earthenware
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Unit Quantity: 1
PAS Number: NA
Age: 1832-1866
Maker: William Ridgeway & Co
