Rare E. Challinor Ironstone Plate Set - Pelew Pattern, Flow Black Transferware, 1842-1867

Add a touch of history and elegance to your home with this rare set of 3 Ironstone plates from the Pelew collection by E. Challinor. This exquisite set includes a dinner plate, salad plate, and bread and butter plate, all showcasing the intricate flow black transferware design. Dating back to 1842-1867, these pieces have weathered time with grace, displaying charming crazing and imperfections that add character and depth to their appearance. Perfect for collectors or those who appreciate vintage pottery, these plates will also make beautiful wall art.

Pieces are in good condition, but have crazing and imperfections where the glaze was not complete. Other details are noted below.
Dinner Plate: Approximately 9.75” wide
Salad Plate: Approximately 7.5” wide. Small chip on the rim
Bread/Butter Plate: Approximately 6.25” wide
Mark on Bottom: Ironstone, Pelew, E. Challinor

Most items in my shop are vintage and are not brand new and come from estate sales. The items may show minor age-related wear and/or minor flaws consistent with the date of manufacture (please be sure to check photos carefully as they are part of the description). I do my best to describe any imperfections. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

ETSY charges individual packages usually on shipping. If you purchase more than 1 item, I will refund any overpaid postage when shipped. Thank you for looking.

From hobbylark.com: "Transferware is a style of decorated china created to sell to the emerging middle class of the Industrial Revolution in England. First produced in the late 1700s, the style caught on and has remained popular since the early 1800s.

"Before the transferware technique was developed, porcelain china was hand painted and very expensive. The new technique made beautiful dishware affordable for the middle and working class.

"Transferware is made with ironstone china, developed by Miles Mason in the 1780s and patented by his son, Charles James Mason, in 1813. Made of ironstone slag, flint, Cornish stone, and clay; ironstone is heavier and thicker than porcelain and much more durable. It was made for everyday use.

"A hand-engraved copper plate was used to print designs on paper. The printed paper was pressed, pigment side down, on the item to be decorated. The paper was then floated off in water or burned off in the kiln. The result is a beautiful, often intricate design."