Friday, July 15, 2011

Transferware Plate Date...?

Yes, the word "England" is the key. This word was added to export items to the USA because of the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891. Pieces made before 1891, carried a shape (like a diamond, or sphere, etc, to indicate date), and in the mid 19th century, they had registration numbers affixed. But "England" only appears on transferware pieces manufactured between 1891 and 1903 and exported to the USA. After 1903, the words "Made in England" appeared.

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