Large Antique Edwardian Ironstone Scale Plate - H Sutcliffe, Manchester

A nice example of a large sized Edwardian ironstone scale plate, dating from the early 1900s.

This white ironstone plate is a wonderful example produced by scale manufacturers, H Sutcliffe & Co of Manchester. As well as featuring advertising for the firm, with their name and address in fabulous black transfer print typography at the base, the scale plate is very ornate with the depiction of Justitia et Fides also featuring prominently.

These ironstone plates are great for serving cheese or butter on in the modern kitchen as the ironstone keeps them cool.

This scale plate is in good condition for its age. The under glaze black transfer logo is still very clear and it is in largely clean condition. There are a number of areas of light staining and wear on both sides of the plate, including surface scratches. This is a result of daily use in a shop at the time it was produced. The edges are worn and have some minor dents to them too from where they would have rubbed against the scale fittings. 

However, overall there are no cracks or significant chips and this is a rarely seen quality and heavy piece of antique kitchenalia. 

Diameter, 28.5cm; Height, 0.8cm