Antique Set Of William Rodgers Bone Handle Knives In Original Box Stoneware There are slight fading of

There are slight fading of the rose pattern on two of the plates

The jug is stamped underneath with a star followed by Paragon China England

green and blue and gold trim on the rim and on the base

The pie dish is in excellent vintage condition

The rose itself is applied by transfer while the borders colours are normally wash banded

Antique Set Of William Rodgers Bone Handle Knives In Original Box Stoneware There are slight fading ofThe firm of William Rodgers was established in 1830 and appears to have ceased trading in the 1870s. The firm used the trade mark I cut my way with an image of a mincing knife (An Ulu An inuit skinning knife). According to research John Clark took over the trade mark I cut my way and the William Rodgers name in 1911. In 1980 the Egginton Group took over the I cut my way mark. William Rodgers is also the firm associated with manufacturing the Fairbairn