{"product_id":"pair-antique-t-g-f-booth-dresden-blue-white-lidded-tureens-c-1883","title":"Pair Antique T.G. \u0026 F. Booth Dresden Blue \u0026 White Lidded Tureens c.1883","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"640\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"574\"\u003epair of genuine Victorian blue and white lidded tureens by T.G. \u0026amp; F. Booth\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the firm's \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eDresden pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, registered in 1883.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eThe rectangular tureens feature an elaborate cobalt-blue transfer-printed design of stylised flowers, scrolling foliage and geometric detailing against an aged white ground. Both retain their original fitted lids with decorative handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eThe underside carries the \u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eT.G. \u0026amp; F.B. maker's mark and Victorian registration diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e. T.G. \u0026amp; F. Booth operated at the Church Bank Works and Highgate Pottery in Tunstall, Staffordshire between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e1883 and 1891\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing earthenware and ironstone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1117\" data-content-reference-end=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eThe Dresden design itself was registered on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e8 May 1883\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing these pieces to be identified particularly closely within the firm's Victorian production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1311\" data-content-reference-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e T.G. \u0026amp; F. Booth\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dresden\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003ePattern registration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 May 1883\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lidded serving \/ sauce tureens\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue \u0026amp; white\u003cbr data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer printed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eThese are genuine antique pieces approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e140 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e and show appropriate signs of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eOne tureen\u003c\/strong\u003e has no noticeable chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eThe second tureen\u003c\/strong\u003e has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003echip to the base and a chip to the lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, both of which are shown clearly in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eThere is also age-related crazing, staining, discolouration and general surface wear. These characteristics have been left visible rather than disguised and form part of the pieces' antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"dresden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55170233565527,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/Pair_Antique_T.G._F._Booth_Dresden_Blue_White_Lidded_Tureens_c.1883.png?v=1790425614","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/pair-antique-t-g-f-booth-dresden-blue-white-lidded-tureens-c-1883","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}