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Barratts

Barratts Luncheon Plate | 'Playtime' Collection

Barratts Luncheon Plate | 'Playtime' Collection

R 220.00 ZAR
R 220.00 ZAR
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This vintage Barratts Staffordshire plate from the Playtime series captures one of the sweetest pastoral scenes in classic blue and white transferware. The design centres on a lively countryside moment: a gentleman playing his fiddle beneath a blooming tree while two children dance joyfully nearby, and a young girl watches shyly from the gate. Soft shading, crisp detailing, and a floral-scrolled rim frame the entire scene beautifully.

Perfect for display or for pairing with other blue-and-white treasures.

Dimensions

- Diameter: 24.4 cm

Condition

- Fair - Extensive, even crazing across both the front and reverse
- Aged staining on the back, especially toward the upper rim
- A few dark speckles under the glaze (common in vintage Staffordshire ironstone)
- Tiny marks and a handwritten number (“3.”) on the back
- No chips, no cracks, no repairs
- Transfer pattern remains strong, clear, and unfaded
- Slight overall yellowing of the glaze consistent with age

Additional Information

1. Special Characteristics
- From the ‘Playtime’ pattern by Barratts of Staffordshire, England
- Traditional blue & white transferware with an idyllic rural vignette
- Ornate floral and scroll border

2. Design & Features
Central artwork features:
- A fiddler leaning casually against a tree
- Two children dancing hand-in-hand
- A girl at the gate observing the scene
- A farmhouse and rolling landscape in the background
- Rim decorated with layered floral sprays, scrollwork, and stippling
- Backstamp reads: “Playtime – Barratts – Staffordshire England”

3. Craftsmanship
- Barratts’ Playtime design is beloved for its gentle storytelling and romantic rural atmosphere.
- Like all transferware of its era, each piece reflects hand-applied craftsmanship—slight variations in shading and alignment that enhance its individuality.
- The glaze has mellowed beautifully with age, adding to its character.

4. Uses & Versatility
- Ideal as a decorative wall plate
- Lovely for cottage, country, or farmhouse-style displays
- Pairs beautifully with other blue-and-white collections
- A thoughtful gift for collectors of English transferware or pastoral scenes

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