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Sharing a passion for antique British transferware

from 1760 to 1900

TCC welcomes everyone who shares our love for the beauty and technical proficiency of British transferware including Blue and White, Staffordshire Pottery, Pearlware, Romantic and more... Join us and receive access to our benefits!

News & Features

Dishy News
reindeer

This is a sauce boat pattern in the TCC database. It featured a reindeer, and was part of Enoch Wood & Sons (1818-1846) dinner service known as the Sporting Series. A Transferware Blog by Judie Siddall

Puzzle of the Month
Star Flower Platter Puzzle

This interesting platter from the Judie Siddal and David Hoexter collection appears at first glance to be a simple repetitive sheet pattern but upon closer inspection reveals itself to be a borderless design from a copper plate engraved specifically for this size platter.

TCC Annual Meeting
October 2024 Virtual Annual Meeting

The TCC held a virtual meeting on Sunday October 27, 2024. It included a visit to the Judie Siddall and David Hoexter Collection, a Brief Business Meeting and a reprise of Adrienne Bogg's presentation of the stylistic elements of Aesthetic transferware. The meeting was recorded and members will be able to view the video recordings under the TCC Sponsored Videos.

Auction Watch
Mellors & Kirk

November 5, 2024 from 10am. Transferware begins at lot 320. View their site.

Featuring the extensive Don Pottery (and other makers) collection of J.D. and D.A.Griffin, and children’s ware from the collection of author Richard Dennis (Gifts for Good Children).

Feature Video
Visit to the Judie Siddall and David Hoexter Collection.

TCC President Scott Hanson has prepared another of his video collection visits for this year's virtual meeting. He visited Judie Siddall and David Hoexter in their beautiful Palo Alto, CA, home to see and record their large and varied transferware collection.

TCC Grant Recipients
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The Transferware Collectors Club is pleased to announce the 2024 research grant recipients. They are:

Jerry Smith Solano Calderon, Peru 

Lyle Paton, Australia 

Brenda Bruno, Argentina 

Read their research abstracts  
 

Pattern of the Month
Birds of Prey

Shown is a platter known as Birds of Prey. It is from the Ornithological Series by an unknown maker. The large birds are an eagle and a vulture. For TCC members, this is pattern #17928. The TCC Database of Patterns and sources includes 21 additional patterns from this series.

Photo of the Month
Sherd Pattern Identification

We’re working on a new pattern identification feature for the Database of Patterns and Sources (DB)! This exciting development will use AI to identity patterns from recovered transferware sherds and of course completed pieces as well.

Minton's Folio Friday
Minton Folio

Folio Friday is an opportunity for ceramic enthusiasts to view some of the amazing artwork found within The Minton Archive’s folios. On the first Friday of every month their archive team selects a special piece of artwork from the Minton company catalogue’s Art & Design section and highlights it on this blog. Click and Enjoy!

Classifieds
Three for Sale Classifieds

Blue and White Punch Bowl

Copeland and Garrett Tea Set

Spode Lidded Broth Bowl on Stand

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