Large OWL Aesthetic Movement Transferware Platter ~ Melbourrne 1883

Code: 11814

AESTHETIC BROWN TRANSFERWARE PLATTER 

HUGE MELBOURNE PATTERN

Gildea and Walker Potteries

Tunstall, Staffordshire England

c. 1883

This delightful very large Victorian aesthetic 17 7/8 " long x 14 1/4 " wide serving platter is transfer printed in chocolate brown.  

The pattern features delightful Japanesque geometric designs mixed with exotic palm trees and other tropicals.  A shoreline with sailing vessels set to the horizon while a large flock of birds fly by. 

An inset cartouche of an Owl perched upon a branch as the crescent moon and stars appear behind him.  Other inset cartouches had exotic flowers and geometric patterns.  This pattern has everything going for it.

Condition is great, clean and bright.  No chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs.