C 1876-1890 Wedgwood MARGARINE Grocers Dairy Slab Display English Advertising Transferware vintage art deco english earthenware A church steeple can be

A church steeple can be seen in the distance

Giovanni Battista Belzoni who began his career in Egyptian antiquities after a circus career as a strongman

brown transfer printed plate depicting a harvest of wheat scene

There are sheep grazing near the cottage in the background

C 1876-1890 Wedgwood MARGARINE Grocers Dairy Slab Display English Advertising Transferware vintage art deco english earthenware A church steeple can beAntique Wedgwood MARGARINE Slab Circa 1876 1890 Made by the Wedgwood and other English potters, originally these ironstone stands were used in markets and grocery stores as counter top displays for margarine, butter, lard, meats and cheese. Most were in use between the late 1800's and early 1900's. Today, what remains of these pieces are highly sought and collected. What a great piece to use for serving cheeses or display. I have a few in my