ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE & WHITE COVERED TUREEN – “INDIAN TEMPLE” PATTERN JWR STONE CHINA C.1830s

Bring timeless English charm to your table with this antique Staffordshire covered tureen, decorated in the rare “Indian Temple” blue & white transferware pattern by J.W. Ridgway (marked J.W.R. Stone China, circa 1830s–1840s).

The square form features ornate molded handles, a floral finial lid, and a rich cobalt-blue chinoiserie scene with temples, boats, and figures framed by blooming florals.

📝 Details:

• Maker: J.W. Ridgway (Staffordshire, England)
• Pattern: Indian Temple
• Material: Stone China (ironstone)
• Date: c.1830s–1840s
• Height (with lid): approx. 5.5 in
• Width (handle to handle): approx. 10.5 in
• Color: Cobalt blue on white

✨ Condition: Antique charm with character! Some rim wear, surface discoloration, and stable hairline cracks (see photos). Still displays beautifully — a true survivor of nearly 200 years.

Perfect for collectors of Staffordshire pottery, transferware, chinoiserie, or Eclectic Whimsy décor. Display on open shelving, style with other blue-and-white treasures, or let it shine as a dining table centerpiece.