The Story
This elegant 1950s serving plate by Ridgway Potteries Ltd features a timeless blue and white transfer-printed design. Part of the 'Windsor' pattern, the motif is a refined take on the classic Asiatic Pheasant style, showcasing intricate oriental-inspired florals and birds. With its elongated shape and tabbed handles, it was originally designed for serving sandwiches or cakes during a traditional afternoon tea.
The Details
Dimensions: 33.5cm W (including handles) x 17cm D.
Maker: Ridgway Potteries Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent.
Pattern: Windsor (Asiatic Pheasant style).
Era: Circa 1950s.
Features: Scalloped edging and integrated "tabbed" serving handles.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. It is free of major wear or crazing. There is one small discoloured "nibble" (tiny chip) on one corner, which is reflected in the accessible price.
Why It’s Special
Ridgway is a prestigious name in Staffordshire pottery, and their 1950s pieces are highly regarded for their durability and classic aesthetics. This plate is a perfect entry point for collectors of blue and white transferware. The "Windsor" shape is particularly graceful, offering a wider serving area that makes it as functional as it is decorative.
Styling Tips
The Country Tea: Use it to serve a row of finger sandwiches or a lemon drizzle cake. The blue and white palette is a staple of "modern rustic" kitchens and pairs beautifully with natural wicker trays and sprigs of fresh greenery.
Farmhouse Display: Stand it upright at the back of a kitchen dresser or on a narrow picture ledge. Its long, slender profile is excellent for filling horizontal gaps in a ceramic collection.
Dressing Table Tray: Because of its long, flat surface, it also works wonderfully in a bedroom to organize perfume bottles or to hold long-stemmed brushes and jewelry.
Shipping & Sustainability
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
The Story
This elegant 1950s serving plate by Ridgway Potteries Ltd features a timeless blue and white transfer-printed design. Part of the 'Windsor' pattern, the motif is a refined take on the classic Asiatic Pheasant style, showcasing intricate oriental-inspired florals and birds. With its elongated shape and tabbed handles, it was originally designed for serving sandwiches or cakes during a traditional afternoon tea.
The Details
Dimensions: 33.5cm W (including handles) x 17cm D.
Maker: Ridgway Potteries Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent.
Pattern: Windsor (Asiatic Pheasant style).
Era: Circa 1950s.
Features: Scalloped edging and integrated "tabbed" serving handles.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. It is free of major wear or crazing. There is one small discoloured "nibble" (tiny chip) on one corner, which is reflected in the accessible price.
Why It’s Special
Ridgway is a prestigious name in Staffordshire pottery, and their 1950s pieces are highly regarded for their durability and classic aesthetics. This plate is a perfect entry point for collectors of blue and white transferware. The "Windsor" shape is particularly graceful, offering a wider serving area that makes it as functional as it is decorative.
Styling Tips
The Country Tea: Use it to serve a row of finger sandwiches or a lemon drizzle cake. The blue and white palette is a staple of "modern rustic" kitchens and pairs beautifully with natural wicker trays and sprigs of fresh greenery.
Farmhouse Display: Stand it upright at the back of a kitchen dresser or on a narrow picture ledge. Its long, slender profile is excellent for filling horizontal gaps in a ceramic collection.
Dressing Table Tray: Because of its long, flat surface, it also works wonderfully in a bedroom to organize perfume bottles or to hold long-stemmed brushes and jewelry.
Shipping & Sustainability
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
