Antique Silver Plated Porringer With Ring Handle Gift Card An antique ceramic tea pot

An antique ceramic tea pot manufactured by Burgess & Leigh

In 1855 the firm became John Maddock & Sons Ltd

Both little plates have feint age related crazing and one plate has a very tiny flaked chip on the rim

All the items are also decorated with a flower and leaf pattern

The cake platter is stamped underneath Elijah Cotton Ltd Staffordshire England around Lord Nelson Ware with gold number 3155

Antique Silver Plated Porringer With Ring Handle Gift Card An antique ceramic tea potA porringer is a small bowl, typically with a handle, used for soup, stew, or similar dishes. They usually have one or two handles and are made in a range of materials. They were often used when feeding the sick or elderly. Porringers originated in the medieval period in Europe, and were made in wood, ceramic, pewter and silver. They had flat, horizontal handles. This item has a ring handle attached and a thumb rest above the handle. The rim of this