Early 19th c. flow blue William Ridgway, Catskill Moss Fairmount Gardens plate

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Early 19th c. flow blue William Ridgway, Catskill Moss Fairmount Gardens plate:
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Antique Ridgways \"Catskill Moss\", Fairmount Gardens, blue transferware plate.
This early 19th century piece was manufactured by William Ridgway, Son & Co., in Staffordshire, England. The creamy off white and blue / grey dinner plate is 9\" diameter and features a fancy renaissance pattern issued for the American market. There is a wonderful embossed design around the rim which is also highlighted in blue. This piece dates from circa 1844-1846.Transferware is a decorative technique developed in England in the mid 18th century. My research found the plate is decorated with transfers taken from WH Bartlett engravings of America; the scene is of Fairmount Gardens, Philadelphia.The back of the plate is marked Catskill Moss Rigeways Fairmount Gardens England, cc, in the same blue as the front of the plate. See photos. The plate is in great condition and is very clean. I do not see any chips, cracks, repairs or discolorations. There is over-all age crazing on the back front and back, typical of this type of ware. I personally think the crazing adds to the character of this very old plate. Photos show overall condition. This beautiful pattern is included in \"The Collection Online\" for the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the piece would be a wonderful addition to your blue transferware collection! Item is from my mother\'s estate and is in as-is vintage condition. Please keep in mind that vintage and antique items might show some wear, discoloration, scratches etc., commensurate with age of piece. May have minor manufacturing imperfections such as flaws or bubbles in glazing, dimples, mold marks, missed glazing, glaze pops, etc., that might not be noticed and called out in the description above.I am not an expert, but I try to describe the items to best of my ability & knowledge, however I may accidentally miss something. For this reason, I encourage you to review all of the pictures, with zoom feature if possible, they are considered part of the description and not every blemish may be noticed or specified. Please be aware that camera flash is on and might distort actual item color(s) compared to natural light but I do my best to describe item as accurate as possible. Please feel free to ask questions before offerding / purchasing. If you require more detailed information or pictures pleaseask! Email me and I will do my best to address them for you. Thank You So Much for Viewing this Listing; Happy offerding/Buying! I previously listed my items under a friend\'s account where I have successfully sold numerous things. Same service, new account. I Strive to earn a 100% Perfect Five Star Score from you; if for some reason you have an issue, PLEASE contact me before leaving negative response so that we can work it out. I can combine shipping for multiple purchases of small items, however will not do so if combining could compromise them. Please contact me as soon as possible if you plan to offer / purchase other items. I SHIP TO THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES; WILL SHIP TO CANADA AND CARIBBEAN, BUT MUST CONTACT SELLER FOR SHIPPING COST.