Begun by JH Weatherby in Hanley at the Pinnox Works, Tunstall 1882
In 1892 the potteries were moved to Hanley at the Falcon Works.
DLAT Rating 9/10 (DLAT means Darling Look At This!)
WEATHERBY & SONS Side Plate (6.75")
Hanley - Falcon Works pottery
Trade marked by Weatherby as "Falcoln Ware"
1934 ~ Late 1940's
Opaque (you cannot see light through the sides)
White/Cream base colouring
Hand painted
Identical decoration to the teacup I also have listed
Small, colourful spring flowers with foliage - very skilful artist work, visually this is a real stunner of a plate!
One prominent piece of artwork and two smaller artworks
Gold gilding to the scalloped rim (two lines)
Scalloped all around the rim
A very "bright & pleasant" side plate for display or, here's an idea, use it at your next special occasion.
We did use this plate (and others in the dinner set) a couple of times for that occasional very special get together with the grandparents
Makers mark (all Green) on the base is:
(British flag with DURABILITY printed across it diagonally)
WEATHERBY
HANLEY
ENGLAND
ROYAL
FALCON WARE
B
COSMETIC CONDITION:
Excellent condition overall
NO chips or fleabites
NO discolouration
NO crazing
NO cracks
Gold gilding is in wonderful condition with no wear apparent at all
If I was to make any negative comment, I can see a couple (that's all) of extremely light knife cut marks in the glaze - certainly you need to look closely for these to be visible. Such is life, cutting up the toast & marmalade with a sharp knife!
Oh just noticed something else....on one of the side plates I have left. There is a tiny little "something" right on the edge, as though something is stuck on and some did come off with my fingernail but a little bit remains on the plate. It does not look or feel like a chip though.
Artist and gilding ID marks on the base of the plate
