Maker: Ridgway  Pattern: Angus Seats Series

This series was made by John & William Ridgway of Cauldon Works, Shelton, Staffordshire active 1814-1830 and comprises views of English and Scottish stately homes and castles, mainly taken from Seats of the Nobility and Gentry engraved by W. Angus. This scene is of Raby Castle in County Durham, at Staindrop, between Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland.
No maker's backstamp, which is usual with this Series, as it is rarely found marked.
Provenance: The personal collection of Gresham Copeland, passing by descent to his son Robert Copeland. Collection identification label on back AGC 576.
The glaze is finely crazed and there is some associated staining, worse on the back than the front, also visible utensil marks. The rim is worn and discoloured. It is one of those pieces that once it is on the dresser it looks fine.

Dimensions: 48.5 x 38 cm / 19 x 14.74 ins