HISTORY:
A solitary example from another of our teawares, the design is called "Linda". The tradename used is Queen Anne which dates from the mid 1940's period (just after WWII), produced by Shore & Coggins. However around the mid 1960's, when a number of the potteries were rationalised and 'streamlined' under the control of Lawley's and Allied English Potteries. Shore & Coggins ceased to exist but Ridgways continued using the name "Queen Anne" until the 1980's
We are "pretty sure" that this is a 'contemporary' example of Queen Anne ware, meaning that it is certainly a product after the mid 1960's because the backstamp has no crown nor mention of the company who made it. Unlike earlier production, this is transferware and it has not been hand decorated, although we did have to make a 'double take' as on the underside are 3 small 'dots' which at first appearance, looked like an artist mark but very close examination of the artwork does not indicate any 'human touches'
RIDGWAYS (Stoke-on-Trent) - Tea Service Side Plate ONLY
Bone China
Bright white base
Translucent china, meaning that when held to the light, you can see the shadow of your fingers through the plate
Side Plate ONLY
Shape: Round (no fancy edging such as scalloping)
Pattern: Linda (identified by the backstamp)
The artwork design is simple but 'pretty', comprising a group of Pink, Yellow & Blue long stemmed flowers.
NO gilding has been applied
DIMENSIONS:
6.25" (160mm) diameter
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
(Text is Light Brown, other than the design name which is a Light Blue)
"Linda"
Queen Anne
BONE CHINA
ENGLAND
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO crazing
NO discolouration to the artwork
NO wear is apparent to the artwork
HOWEVER ... if you run your finger around the side, a very small "roughness" can be felt. Looking closely at this, I can see what appears to be a tiny sliver of the glaze is not there! It is not a chip in the china but a tiny little 'dip' Even though it appears that the glaze has been damaged, there are NO signs of bacteria entry (Brownish marks)
