Blue and red transferware: an instant classic
Red, white and blue transferware is perhaps the third most popular plate wall combination, after all-white and blue-on-white transferware. It's not surprising, as plates like these make a striking wall art display, perfect for a variety of home decor styles: traditional, Farmhouse, Americana, eclectic, French county and more! With the increasing popularity of farmhouse in the home, expect quality pieces in these colors and patterns to become increasingly difficult to find. Transferware was designed to provide an affordable alternative to the costly Chinese porcelain favored by the elite. Unlike those hand-painted pieces, these examples were transferred from plates, providing a product for the middle and working classes. Most transferware is on ironstone or earthenware, but stoneware and even fine china or porcelain examples are also available. When collecting, English plates generally have the highest value, followed by Japanese and American, and then Chinese. Design