Dessert Dish, Chinoiserie Ruins

Item Number: D30
Shape Type: Dessert Dish
Pattern Name: Chinoiserie Ruins
Date: c. 1810-1820
Dimensions:  L  9″, W 7.25″, H 5.25″
Maker: John Davenport
Maker’s Mark: Impressed
Description:
An earthenware dessert dish printed in blue underglaze with the  Chinoiserie Ruins pattern. Fish Shape with molded fin-shaped handle with a blue wash. This pattern was probably introduced by Job Ridgway c. 1805. It was later produced in large quantities by John Davenport on dinner and dessert wares.
Condition:  Very good condition with only two tiny chips to underside of handle.