C. 1800-20 John & Richard Riley Eastern Street Scene Blue & White Staffordshire Transferware Drainer Platter the biarritz He became an award winning

He became an award winning designer and manufacturer of ceramic filters during the 1860s

Made in England by Crown Burslem of Staffordshire and vintage

The center features matching florals

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I rarely come across this particular rooster pitcher so I was thrilled to find another one

C. 1800-20 John & Richard Riley Eastern Street Scene Blue & White Staffordshire Transferware Drainer Platter the biarritz He became an award winningEastern Street Scene This scarce meat drainer, circa 18001830, was produced by John and Richard Riley in Staffordshire, England. Made to fit within a coordinating well and tree platter, the pierced holes allowed juices from roasted meats to drain away, keeping the food warm, elevated, and ready to serve. The central scene depicts an Eastern inspired town, where townspeople gather and move about the buildings beyond. In the foreground, beneath the