C. 1800-20 John & Richard Riley Eastern Street Scene Blue & White Staffordshire Transferware Drainer Platter the biarritz thumb tacks

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A few glaze pops here and there

Made in England by Crown Burslem of Staffordshire and vintage

Don't miss this opportunity to add a rare and magnificent piece to your collection of brown transferware

He became an award winning designer and manufacturer of ceramic filters during the 1860s

C. 1800-20 John & Richard Riley Eastern Street Scene Blue & White Staffordshire Transferware Drainer Platter the biarritz thumb tacksEastern Street Scene This scarce meat drainer, circa 18001830, was produced by John and Richard Riley in Staffordshire, England. Made to fit within a coordinating well and tree platter, the pierced holes allowed juices from roasted meats to drain away, keeping the food warm, elevated, and ready to serve. The central scene depicts an Eastern inspired town, where townspeople gather and move about the buildings beyond. In the foreground, beneath the