The Ridgway family was one of the important dynasties manufacturing Staffordshire pottery, with a large number of family members and business names, over a period from the 1790s to the late 20th century. In their heyday in the mid-19th century there were several different potteries run by different branches of the family. Most of their wares were earthenware, but often of very high quality, but stoneware and bone china were also made. Many earlier pieces were unmarked and identifying them is difficult or impossible. Typically for Staffordshire, the various businesses, initially set up as partnerships, changed their official names rather frequently, and often used different trading names, so there are a variety of names that can be found.
This item is a beautiful blue and white Windsor tea trio consisting of the cup, saucer and tea plate. The Windsor pattern consists of blue and white flowers as well as blue and white Asiatic pheasants. The saucer and tea plate both have scalloped rims.
The saucer and tea plate are stamped underneath Ridgway Staffordshire England Windsor as well as some other information.
The trio is in very good condition with no visible damages.
Cup height: 6.8 cm, Diameter of base: 4.3 cm, Diameter of rim: 8.8 cm
Saucer diameter of base: 4.5 cm, Diameter of rim: 14.5 cm
Tea plate diameter of base: 9.8 cm, Diameter of rim: 17.2 cm
