RARE Transferware Melbourne Pattern Covered Dish!

VERY SCARCE transferware pattern in blue and white Aesthetic Movement Melbourne pattern covered dish produced by E. Challinor & Co 1845-1862. This piece is marked "Melbourne with Pattern written underneath with a bust of a man with "trade" written on one side and "Mark" written on the other and Challinor & Co England underneath the head. There is a raised registration mark in the ceramic and what appears to be an M or a W. Wonderful aesthetic movement transferware piece There is a chip on the inside lip that goes under the lid (photographed) no other chips or cracks that we can see. Stunning example being sold with NO RESERVE!!! The covered dish is about 11" from handle to handle and is about 6" to the top of the handle. There are some scratches to the glaze on the inside from use. Shipping is calculated using eBay's shipping calculator based on package weight and destination.  We calculate domestic shipments at first class priority rates and international first class for international shipments (as long as the size and weight doesn't exceed parameters set forth by the USPS).  We do double box all fragile items to protect them in shipment.  This does add somewhat to the package weight, but we do want you to receive your new treasure(s) in one piece--as opposed to several pieces.  We will ship however the winning bidder prefers, if possible.  Be sure to check out our eBay store! We are trying to lower our inventory of over 450 items and have marked down many many wonderful things.  Offers are considered on all these listings and shipping is combined on multiple purchases to save even more! Happy Shopping!