Antique Ridgways "Devonshire" Brown Transfer ware Plate

This exceptional Ridgways plate exemplifies the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the late Victorian era. Crafted around 1885 by the renowned Staffordshire pottery manufacturer, the "Devonshire" pattern showcases a sophisticated composition of musical instruments at its center, complemented by delicate floral and ribbon embellishments. The brown transfer technique demonstrates the technical mastery characteristic of English ceramics from this period. Measuring 9.5 inches in diameter, the piece bears authentic signs of age including surface patina and a subtle hairline crack along the rim, testament to its genuine provenance and nearly 140-year history.