Ironstone Serving Platter
Q: My mother gave me a white ironstone serving platter with this mark on it many years ago. I am 83 years old and it belonged to her great uncle. I would like to know how old it is. Can you tell me the approximate year the platter was made?
A: This mark was used by Jacob Furnival & Co. of Cobridge, Staffordshire, England. The company was in business from c.1845 to 1870. Ironstone china was first made in 1813. It was cheaper and more durable than porcelain and became popular during the mid-19th century. Both English and American potteries made ironstone. Much of the English ironstone was exported to the United States. Jacob Furnival was one of several potteries that used a version of the British Royal Arms in their marks.
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I have a similar one from the grandmother of my husband, who would have been 80 this year. It was made by J. & G. Meakin, England and has a modified royal symbol. It is Turkey platter size. There was a Beef Roast size which went to another descendant.
Any ideas on the value of an old ironstone platter like this?
why can’t you give an estimate price on what people send to you for evaluation and say “in excellent condition it would be worth between such and such a price” you don’t have to see the article to put a price in excellent condition most of us know what excellent condition is,it would make your evaluations so much better