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Offered is a beautiful antique H. Burgess & Co. (HBC), England covered dish in the desirable Harvard pattern. This elegant Victorian piece features intricate black transferware decoration on a warm ivory background with beautiful age crazing that adds to its authentic antique character.
One of the most appealing aspects of this piece is its rarity. While plates and platters in the Harvard pattern occasionally appear on the market, covered forms like this are seldom seen, making it a wonderful opportunity for collectors seeking harder-to-find examples of the pattern.
Although the original intended use is unknown, its size makes it ideal today as a covered trinket dish, dresser box, jewelry box, or decorative covered dish.
Measurements
* Approximately 7½ inches wide
* Approximately 7½ inches deep
* Approximately 5¼ inches tall (including lid)
Details
* Maker: H. Burgess & Co. (HBC), England
* Pattern: Harvard
* Circa 1880s–1890s
* Black transferware on ivory earthenware
* Original matching lid
* Marked on the underside
* Attractive antique crazing throughout, consistent with age
Condition
Very good antique condition. I do not see any chips, cracks, or repairs. The lid fits properly and appears to be original to the base. There is overall age-appropriate crazing and light wear consistent with more than 100 years of age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the condition and details of the piece.
Whether displayed in a transferware collection, used as a decorative accent, or repurposed as a dresser or jewelry dish, this is a beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find Victorian example from H. Burgess & Co.’s sought-after Harvard pattern.
