Antique Staffordshire Warranted Stone China Blue & White Willow Pattern Plate

Antique blue and white Willow pattern plate attributed to Ashworth & Mason of Hanley, Staffordshire. Marked “Warranted Stone China” to the reverse and decorated with the classic Willow landscape design. Dating from the mid-19th century, circa 1840–1860. Measures approximately 25cm in diameter. A desirable piece of early Staffordshire transferware, displaying attractive age-related crazing consistent with its antique status. Ideal for collectors of English blue and white ceramics and Willow pattern pottery.