122 Piece Fine English Earthenware Dinner Service

An exceptional fine English earthenware dinner service from the William Alsager Adderley & Co (1886-1905) manufacturer. A magnificent floral decoration in soft autumnal colours and gold highlights. This service includes: - 36 flat plates Ø: 26 cm - 36 dessert plates Ø: 23 cm - 29 soup plates Ø 26 cm - 1 soup tureen 32 x 23 x 12 cm - 2 covered vegetable dishes 29 x 20 x 8 cm - 4 display stands on pedestal Ø 23 cm height 12.5 cm - 1 display stand on pedestal Ø 25 cm height 16.5 cm - 2 sauce boats on fixed frames 20.5 x 9 x 12 cm - 2 covered sauce boats on fixed frames 18 x 11 x 12 - 2 round flat dishes Ø 33 cm - 2 round flat dishes Ø 31 cm - 1 round flat dish Ø 34.5 cm - 1 oval dish 44.5 cm x 34.5 cm - 1 oval dish 39.5 cm x 31 cm - 1 oval dish 34 cm x 26.5 cm - 1 square salad bowl 22 x 21 x 9.5 cm A very complete service and in very good condition for its age (late 19th century) All the pieces bear the English manufacturer stamp. Details: The +: the number of pieces, the colors, the very good general condition and especially the gilding which is rather rare to find on earthenware services. The -: a crack on the frame of a sauce boat and patina stains from time only on the serving dishes (but that is also part of the charm) Namely this service has remained dormant in boxes since 1960 hence its exceptional condition. In addition it was much more imposing so I made a homogeneous service of 122 pieces but if you wish you can complete it with plates which I offer by the dozen. For information: William Alsager Adderley began production in 1853 with several partners on the death of the partners he took over the company in 1874 and from 1886 the company became WAA & Co until 1905 and renamed in 1906 Adderleys Ltd. Contact me for a quote for shipping outside France