ANTIQUE 1882 J.F. WILEMAN WILDFLOWERS BROWN TRANSFERWARE DINNER PLATE 9 1/2\" For Sale

A little history lesson first, courtesy of ThePotteries.org ...
James Frederick Wileman was the son of Henry Wileman, a London (Paddington) china and earthenware dealer who came to the Potteries about 1853 and went into partnership with Joseph King Knight at the Foley Potteries. James and his brother Charles joined their father from 1864 to 1868, when Charles took the new china works built by Henry Wileman in 1860 and James took the original works. Charles retired in 1870 and James assumed control of both potteries.
He was in partnership with J.B. Shelley in 1872, trading as Wileman and Company. The factory produced household wares, most of the products going to overseas markets. Both brothers served as Fenton improvement commissioners in 1864, and James was chief bailiff 1870-72 and chairman of the Board of Health in 1825.
Eventually he became an alderman on Stafford county council, and served as chairman of the Staffordshire Potteries Water Board.
And now on to this listing ...
This listing is for a single dinner plate manufactured by J.F. Wileman in theWildflowers brown transferware pattern. The English registry mark backstamp shows the registration date as December 23, 1882. It measures 9 1/2\" in diameter.
NO chips, cracks, or evidence of unusual wear EXCEPT as follows: a small shallow chip off the rim (see close up photo); a few smears to the brown transferware design done during manufacturing - under the glaze.
If you are a collector of this rare J.F. Wileman pattern, here\'s a chance to add to your collection! Will be wrapped with care and shipped with GOBS of packing material!
I am listing many other items on , including other vintage and rare collector plates. So, please check my other listings, as I will be happy to combine shipping.I do not accept returns. Please examine the description and photos carefully, and ask questions if you are unsure. ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES!