Antique Woods “Abbeys” Plate & Mason’s Vista Cup – English Red Transferware Pair, Early 19th/20th Century Staffordshire and Ironstone

A rare and eye-catching pairing of English red transferware:
• The Plate: An early 19th-century “Abbeys” pattern plate, made by Ralph & Enoch Woods of Burslem, England. Measuring 6.75” across and 1” high, it features romanticized abbey ruins framed by a delicate floral border.
• The Cup: An early 20th-century Mason’s Vista extra-large “junk cup,” a generously sized ironstone vessel decorated in matching deep red countryside scenes.

Though not originally made as a set, the coloring and design elements match beautifully, making them a natural display pair. Both carry the character of age — the cup with typical crazing and a few minor chips — yet remain a charming union of two English makers across time.

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🌿 Why I Chose These Pieces

The moment I saw them together, I knew they belonged side by side. The rich red transferware, though created nearly a century apart, looks seamless together — as if these two pieces have been waiting to be reunited. The oversized scale of the cup makes it a showstopper, and paired with the Woods plate, they feel like a curated display straight out of a historic English kitchen.

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📌 About This Pair
• Plate: Woods “Abbeys” pattern, early 19th century, Staffordshire, England
• Cup: Mason’s Vista extra-large “junk cup,” early 20th century, England
• Colors: matching red transferware
• Sizes: plate 6.75” diameter x 1” tall; oversized cup approx. 4.5” diameter x 3.25” tall
• Condition: plate excellent vintage condition; cup with crazing and minor chips (see photos)

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💡 Ideas for Use
• Unique pairing for a plate wall, shelf, or hutch display
• Cup makes a bold conversation piece — perfect for holding flowers or as a small planter
• Together, they’re ideal for a collector of English transferware or red ironstone
• Great accent pieces for farmhouse, cottagecore, or traditional décor

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📖 A Bit of History

Woods (Abbeys Pattern): Ralph & Enoch Woods were prominent Staffordshire potters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, celebrated for their romantic transferware landscapes.

Mason’s (Vista Pattern): Mason’s Ironstone, established in 1813, became famous for its durable ironstone china. The Vista pattern, introduced in the 19th century, remained popular well into the 20th, prized for its detailed English countryside scenes.

Though made decades apart, these two pieces share the same deep red palette and storytelling charm — a conversation between two iconic English potteries.

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✨ A Note on Vintage

Vintage items often carry gentle signs of age that add to their unique character. Please review all photos closely to ensure this pair is the perfect fit for you.

Shipping & Packaging:
Your pieces will be carefully wrapped and securely packaged for safe arrival. I’m committed to eco-friendly practices and use recycled materials whenever possible to protect your treasures and the environment.

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