{"product_id":"ridgeway-china-ironstone-blue-willow-plate","title":"Ridgeway China Ironstone Blue Willow Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th Century\/England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Willow pattern is one of the most recognizable and enduring designs in transferware pottery, originating in England in the late 18th century. It depicts a romanticized Chinese landscape, complete with pagodas, weeping willows, a bridge, and two doves, symbolizing eternal love. The pattern's popularity led to its production by numerous potteries across England and beyond, with slight variations in the design and color over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specific plate in the image appears to be made of \"Semi China,\" a type of earthenware produced in England, often by companies like Ridgeway and Johnson Brothers, during the early to mid-20th century. These pieces were widely exported and are collected for their decorative appeal and historical significance as examples of mass-produced decorative ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748452503637,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/D9166018-FE54-4EB2-8CD5-8254E85FBCA2.jpg?v=1789574758","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/ridgeway-china-ironstone-blue-willow-plate","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}