Antique 1890 Ridgways Beaufort Pattern Blue Green Transferware Tureen Swans silk-covered tray

silk-covered tray

The ring shaped clasps are wrapped with ash

and a piece of the rope rigging has broken off

Please see the picture

They were most recently used for storing small sewing accessories like thimbles and tiny spools of thread

Antique 1890 Ridgways Beaufort Pattern Blue Green Transferware Tureen Swans silk-covered trayHere is a lovely small vegetable or side dish tureen made by Ridgways in England in 1890. The blue green pattern is called "Beaufort." The piece is marked with the Ridgways' maker's mark featuring a bow and quiver, an Rd. # (registration number) and the name "Beaufort." The registration number is what dates it to the year 1890. This beautiful tureen is 10 3 4" long from handle to handle, 7" wide, and stands about 5. 5" tall. It is in good condition