18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service

This is not merely dinnerware — it's a fragment of 19th-century domestic life. With fewer and fewer complete services surviving intact, especially in such well-preserved condition, this set represents both a decorative investment and a tactile connection to British ceramic history. Whether styled on a wall or table, its presence is commanding yet gentle — the kind of timeless appeal that transcends trends.

The plates are solid yet refined, with a gentle weight and finely potted body typical of early Staffordshire earthenware. The glaze bears a subtle network of crazing — a hallmark of genuine age — and a slightly warm tone that complements the cool blue floral pattern. The hand-applied transfer gives each piece a uniquely human touch, with slight variations that add charm and authenticity.

Podmore, Walker & Co. operated in Tunstall, Staffordshire from 1834 until 1859, when the firm merged into Wedgwood. Their Asiatic Pheasants pattern became one of the most popular designs of the Victorian era, but early examples like this — pre-Wedgwood and printed in lighter, more ethereal blue tones — are now increasingly rare. This set predates the industrial standardization that followed, giving it a handmade spirit and historic integrity.

Details:

7 Dinner plates 7 (10.5 inches)

4 Mid course plates (9 inches)

1 Mid course plate has a small chip on the front rim which is photographed

5 graduated size platters

Largest platter 16 inches x 13 inches

Large platter 13 inches X 11 inches

Medium platter 12 inches x 10 inches

Small platter 11 inches X 9 inches

Smallest 10 inches X 8 inches

1 Terrine