1880s

Another unusual plate from Anthony Shaw features a slightly scalloped rim with embossed plumes. According to the mark, this dates to after 1882.

A saucer and a plate are the only known pieces so perhaps there is an entire dinnerware set.

Simplicity is a bulbous round style with uplifted handles. There is no embelishment other than the prominent Tea Leaf motif featured on the Shaw examples or the distinctive Rose motif of Powell and Bishop wares.

This body style is used to describe the identical ladles that Mellor Taylor used with different body styles, including: Lion's Head and Square Ridged - Hearts.

This Square Ridged style was dubbed "Hearts" because of the heart-like lustre decoration on the finials and handles of the serving pieces. The lids of the teapots and sugar bowls appear to be almost too large for the body. Mellor Taylor made a complete dinner service in this style including such incidentals as butterpats, square sauce dishes, cups and saucers - everything except plates. 

Ribboned Round features ribbons that stream from the upper handle terminals of holloware pieces like the teapot and waste jar. The design is repeated on the lids. Handles and finials are keyhole arches with splashes of copper lustre.

This body style is used to describe the identical ladles that Alfred Meakin used with different body styles, including: Bamboo, Brocade, Fishhook and Scroll.

The spoon warmer (or vase) is the only piece known in this body style and is typically referred to as "Nautilus." We've added the word "Shell" to distinguish this from Clementson's Nautilus body style.

This body style was identified by a printed mark.

A smooth body with tapered base and vertically ribbed neck. The piece has large ear-shaped handles.

The Ionic body style features deep ribbing or grooves on the top part of the accessory pieces while the bottom half of these pieces are quite bulbous. The moss rose motiff with gold lustre were applied. 

Wedgwood's (1880s) version of this body style is probably the best known and the most abundant of the Square Ridged varieties. Its popularity is attested by Red Cliff's reproduction of it in the 1960's. Johnson Brothers also made this shape but it is less plentiful.

Teh basic square shape is softened by a slight flare to the waist and the inward curve of the ribbing which extends to the bracket feet. The bracket handle is also slightly curved.