An Ashworth Brothers Ltd Real Ironstone China oval platter with a wide border decorated with stylised white flowers and leaves on a black background with gilt highlights.
Impressed and printed factory marks for 1861-1891. Pattern no. B4540
35 X 28cm.
G.L.Ashworth & Brothers Ltd, Staffordshire (1861-1968)
Ashworth have been the largest producers of Real Ironstone China since 1861 the firm acquired the Mason's original moulds, patterns etc through the partnership between Taylor Ashworth and Francis Morley.
The largest proportion of Ashworth's output comprised of dinner, desert or tea services decorated with traditional Masons designs.