Description: Staffordshire Child's Toy Dinner Set Plate NIGHTINGALE Davenport Longport, Staffordshire, England c 1838 An elegant miniature child's dinner plate, originally part of a complete miniature dollhouse dinner service circa 1835-1840. The color is a rich cobalt blue finished with a thick pearlware glaze. The plate measures 3-3/4 inches across with a scalloped rim. It features a Nightingale bird sitting on a peach tree, taking in the pleasure of the fruit and the blossoms. The image is encircled with scrolling floral motif, embellishing the rims edge. This gorgeous piece is marked with an impressed backstamp of Davenport, a celebrated pottery manufactury in the Staffordshire region of England. The pattern name NIGHTINGALE. The plate is in great condition, with no chips cracks or repairs. Minor typical glaze crazing. There is a tiny bit of smudging along the edge, and minor rim wear consistent with age. Typical minor imperfections -- stilt marks, stray splotches of paint, glaze ponding, and insignificant transfer wrinkles -- found in children's wares of this era, original to the making, adding to the authenticity and the naive charm. This rare childs dinner set plate will make a stunning addition to any collection of children's dollhouse dishes.A pocket size work of art, a perfect dollhouse mantle piece or wall display. Please send us an email with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos. Thank you for bidding! International Buyers – Please Note: Most of our merchandise is over 100 years old, and we mark our international parcels “antiques – over 100 years old”. US and International government regulations do not allow us to mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts”. Import duties, taxes and charges, if any, are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Montague, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-11T00:10:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Staffordshire
Brand: Davenport
Pattern: Nightingale
Type: childs antique toy plate
Color: blue
Theme: Birds
Material: Ceramic
Year Manufactured: 1838
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
