Elegant oval ironstone meat serving platter with hand-decorated polychrome decoration, a wide cobalt blue border with gilt detailing, and Oriental-inspired floral ornamentation.
Origin: England.
Material: Earthenware.
Dimensions: H. 4 cm, D. 31 × 39 cm.
Period: Approx. 1870s
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Ashworth Brothers was founded in Staffordshire, England, in 1862 by brothers Henry and Charles Ashworth. The company became renowned for producing high-quality porcelain and earthenware decorated with richly detailed patterns inspired by both European and East Asian decorative traditions. Ashworth was an important English pottery manufacturer throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and its wares remain highly sought after by collectors today.