{"product_id":"18-piece-podmore-walker-co-asiatic-pheasants-dinner-service-circa-1840","title":"18-Piece Podmore, Walker \u0026 Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e7 Dinner plates 7 (10.5 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e4 Mid course plates (9 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1 Mid course plate has a small chip on the front rim which is photographed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5 graduated size platters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLargest platter 16 inches x 13 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge platter 13 inches X 11 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMedium platter 12 inches x 10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmall platter 11 inches X 9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmallest 10 inches X 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1 Terrine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lazy Suzan Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42174793351243,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/3916\/5259\/files\/Untitleddesign_9.png?v=1772173548","url":"https:\/\/www.lazysuzanhome.com\/products\/18-piece-podmore-walker-co-asiatic-pheasants-dinner-service-circa-1840","provider":"Lazy Suzan Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}