Mason’s Ironstone Platter – “Turner Willow”

Ironstone plate with transfer printed design c. 1820.
 
Dimensions: Approximately 14¼” x 10⅝”.
 
Decoration:
The border is decorated with a floral and diaper design.
 
The center is decorated in the so-called “Two Man” or “Two Figures” pattern for willow ware. The includes temples, a bridge with two individuals crossing a bridge, and trees.
 
The design was created by Thomas Turner around 1820.
 
The reverse has both a printed and an impressed mark used by Mason’s. The impressed mark was used from 1813 to 1825 and the printed mark was used from 1820.
 
References: 
“CHINOISERIE, Printed British Ceramics in the Chinese Style 1750 - 1900” by Halliday and Zeller. 
 
“The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880 Vol. I” by Coysh and Henrywood. 
 
“The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880 Vol. II” by Coysh and Henrywood.
 
“Spode’s Willow Pattern and other designs after the Chinese” by Copeland.
 
“The Illustrated Encyclopedia of British Willow Ware” by Rogers.
 
Condition: Glaze flaw on the front, glaze crack on the reverse, otherwise in excellent condition consistent with age and usage. Please examine the photos; they are part of the description.