1890s Alfred Meakin “Morning Glory” Pattern Royal Ironstone Handled Vegetable Tureen - Transferware

A gorgeous ironstone covered dish with a delicate transferware pattern of morning glories and birds and insects. This piece has weathered time with grace, displaying charming crazing and imperfections that add character and depth to its appearance. Perfect for collectors or those who appreciate vintage pottery, or an elegant addition to your home or kitchen decor, whether your style is shabby chic, farmhouse, country, romantic, rustic, primitive, or ????
Small chip in the glaze on the inside (see pictures) and a fine crazing over the pieces and a few minor places where it has darkened spots under the glaze(see pictures).
9.75” from handle to handle, 5.75” deep and 4.75” tall.
Circa 1891-1897
Makers mark: Royal Ironstone China Alfred Meakin England

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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."