several plates. any idea of its origin

Backs please.

That set with the ships are good quality English transferware. Given that's a mixed steam and sailing ship, I'd think 1870s or so.

 

hey thanks a lot. Ill try to get the backs of it. by the way why do you say it is good quality transferware? @ownedbear

 

It's very crisp and sharp and a good colour. If you've seen enough of it, that's a good indicator.

 

any idea of these
Lot 02

 

Backs also needed.

Also English, 19th C. Middle one is bog standard Willow pattern. The paler blue one may be a bit earlier, 1830s ish.

None of them would be wildly high value here, but your market may be diferent. The ship ones are perhaps the most interesting.

 

I love the red and white transfer plate - my grandmother set her table with them.

 

Hey here are the backs of the plates

 

Those two are circa 1890 or so. The one with the monogram would have been made especilaly for some person or institution.

 

you must be referring about the top set of pics with the name of livingstone right?

 

any idea of these plates

 

Yes, the Wedgwood Livingston pattern ones are monogrammed.

The Johnson one is 1890s as well. What's that bowl with the green pattern, it looks interesting.

Can't tell on that last one without seeing its underneath!

 

Those are more interesting and of much better worth. 19th C and earlier Scottish spongeware. The bowl is especially unusual.

http://www.timbowenantiques.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/HA_247_Discovering_final.pdf

 

hey thanks at ownedbybear. BY the way just for my information, why are they much better worth. is it the style or the era it is made or what feature? if you dont mind answering.

 

I don't mind at all! It's rarity. Your transferware is very very common - some can still be of real value if it's an unusual design or maker, or really early. As I said, I think those ship plates are unusual. Scottish spongeware was artisan or even cottage made, and nowhere near as much survives. It also fits very well in modern decors - less "old fashioned" and not fussy.

 

Hey wait i have some other pics too. il attach them too