A large oval shaped serving platter in very good condition, manufactured under the Losol Ware trade name by Keeling & Co. Ltd., Burslem and decorated in their pattern no. 5854 (replacements.com). The pattern was discontinued and is believed to have been released around the early 1920’s. It displays a series of fruits and leaves within a prominent band around the rim. Gold trim has also been used.
Keeling & Co. Ltd. were originally established by James Gildea who joined the firm of Bates and Walker in 1878 as a partner. Bates left in 1881 and the firm became Gildea & Walker. In 1885 Gildea took over the business and in 1887 it became Keeling & Co. when taken over by George, Joseph and Wilson Keeling who in 1905 employed Charlotte Rhead as an enameller. The firm ceased all production in 1936-1937 by mutual consent and is believed taken over by Dunn Bennett & Co. who themselves became part of the Doulton group in 1968.
The platter is stamped underneath Losol Ware Keeling & Co Ltd Burslem Made in England.
Some areas around the rim have faded gold trim, aside from this the item is in very good condition with no visible damages.
Height of rim: 4.2 cm, Length: 41.5 cm, Width: 32.2 cm
