Booths Wedgwood England Blue Transfer Plates Set x5 Farmer Gamekeeper Soldier

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Acceptable vintage condition with visible age-related wear, including:Staining and discoloration on the backs of the platesMinor crazing and transfer irregularities typical for ageThese imperfections add authentic vintage charm but should be noted for collectors seeking pristine examples.

Brand: Wedgwood

Type: Collector Plate

Shape: Round

Occasion: All Occasions

Material: Porcelain

Production Style: Art Pottery

Production Technique: Pottery

Culture: English

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Colour: Blue

Vintage: Yes

This is a beautiful and collectible set of 5 vintage blue and white transferware plates made by Booths (a division of Royal Doulton) under the Wedgwood Furnivals Ltd mark. Each plate features a detailed pastoral or occupational scene titled below the figure: Farmer, Game Keeper, Pedlar, Huntsman, and Soldier. Rendered in rich cobalt blue on white ceramic, these small display plates showcase classic British craftsmanship with charming rural and historical motifs.

Product Details:

• Brand: Booths Wedgwood (Furnivals Ltd)

• Origin: Made in England

• Material: Ceramic / Earthenware

• Color: Blue & White (Transferware)

• Diameter: Approx. 5.25 inches (13.3 cm)

• Designs Included:

  • Farmer

  • Game Keeper

  • Pedlar

  • Huntsman

  • Soldier

Design Highlights:

Each plate illustrates a different traditional British occupation in a seated pose, rendered with fine line detail and classic blue transferware technique. The backgrounds include fireplaces, rustic interiors, jugs, hats, rifles, and loyal dogs—each adding character and context to the plate’s subject.

Condition:

Acceptable vintage condition with visible agerelated wear, including:

• Staining and discoloration on the backs of the plates

• Minor crazing and transfer irregularities typical for age

These imperfections add authentic vintage charm but should be noted for collectors seeking pristine examples.

About Booths Wedgwood Furnivals Ltd:

Booths was a prominent English pottery company known for highquality earthenware. The “Furnivals Ltd” stamp seen on these plates indicates production under a merger/branding with Wedgwood, dating them to the mid20th century. The tradition of blue and white transferware traces back to the late 18th century, popularized by Staffordshire potters and inspired by Chinese porcelain.