Antique Staffordshire ABC Child’s Alphabet Plate “Young Artist” Polychrome Transferware c. 1830s-1860s

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Child's ABC Alphabet Plate – "Young Artist"

Overview:

Up for sale is a charming 19th-century Victorian child's ABC educational plate titled "Young Artist". Crafted in Staffordshire, England, this piece features a black transfer-printed central image of a child seated outdoors with an easel, palette, and brush, accompanied by a small turtle near the water's edge. 

The central motif is enhanced with polychrome hand-painted washes in green, yellow, and blue. The rim features an embossed floral motif alongside a bold upper-case alphabet print running along the outer border. 

Details:

Subject: "Young Artist"

Origin: Staffordshire, England

Era: Circa 1840s–1860s

Craft: Earthenware / Pearlware transferware with polychrome hand-coloring

Condition:

Glaze & Finish: Features heavy, overall antique crazing and dark age staining (tea-staining/patina) throughout the front and back. 

Graphics: Central print and lettering remain crisp and fully legible. 

Structure: No major cracks, chips, or repairs observed (please examine all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the description). 

Shipping & Handling

Packaging: Wrapped securely in double-bubble wrap and boxed with ample cushioning for safe transit.