C. 1800-20 John & Richard Riley Eastern Street Scene Blue & White Staffordshire Transferware Drainer Platter the biarritz thumb tacks

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A few glaze pops here and there

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Base also has impressed Y over 76 which translates to production of May 1876

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 thumb tacksEastern 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