History of Transferware

During the 18^th Century skilled Staffordshire hand enamellers developed the technique of transferware, by transferring layers of tissue from original copper engravings onto biscuit ware.

Royal Wessex has maintained the hand transfer art by using original copper hand engravings combined with modern decorating equipment.

The colour is printed underglaze on fine earthenware giving a durable product, which is microwave and dishwasher safe.

BLUE WILLOW POEM

Whilst we sit around the table, please allow me to relate,

The entrancing fable of “The Willow Pattern Plate”

Where two lovers dwelt in glory and defied paternal hate

By elopement from the castle you observe upon the ridge

Where the violent old rascal chases them across the bridge

Thrown upon their own resources, in a junk they emigrate

To a splendid little oasis near the margin of the plate

When the pair are executed, to appease their lord irate

To a pair of turtle doves transmute still fly upon the plate.

Every picture tells a story, like the willow pattern blue,

And true love in glory, to identify adieu.

6 cup teapot in willow pattern by Churchill

Approx size

Height         190mm

 Width         160mm

     Weight       0.780kgs

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