a beautiful, matching pair of graduated rectangular serving platters in the highly collectible and sought-after "Lonsdale" pattern. These pieces feature striking, deep cobalt blue floral borders with intricate underglaze scrollwork and swags.
Both pieces bear the authentic underglaze horseshoe stamp on the reverse: "LONSDALE - S. F. & Co. B. Ltd - LINCOLN POTTERY - ENGLAND". This specific stamp identifies them as being produced by Samuel Ford & Co. at the Lincoln Pottery works in Burslem, Staffordshire, dating between 1912 and 1939.

Dimensions:
• Large Meat Platter: 15" x 13" (approx. 38cm x 33cm)
• Medium Serving Platter: 11" x 9" (approx. 28cm x 23cm)
Condition Report:
• Excellent antique condition overall with no major structural cracks or large chips.
• Features stunning, dense glaze crazing across both pieces, perfectly appropriate for authentic earthenware of this vintage.
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