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Sharing a passion for antique British transferware

from 1760 to 1900

TCC welcomes everyone who shares our love for the beauty and technical proficiency of British transferware including Blue and White, Staffordshire Pottery, Pearlware, Romantic and more... Join us and receive access to our benefits!

REGISTER FOR THE TCC 2025 SPRING CONFERENCE IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT!

Registration for the Spring Conference, including the Transferware Sale and the Optional Day Trip to Brimfield, is now open to current TCC members and pre- arranged guests. This is a members ownly event. If not currently a member, or if your dues are not current, please join or renew before registering.

 

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News & Features

Lecture Series
Texian Campaigne and other Transfer-printed Wares at Bayou Bend

This video of Bradley Brooks' recent lecture is now available to members for viewing and reviewing.

Dishy News
THE MILKMAID ON TRANSFERWARE

A Transferware Blog by Judie Siddall.

One of my favorite transferware patterns is "The Milkmaid." To me it embodies 19th century rural England. Probably more myth than reality. Read more.

Feature Grant Recipient
Historical Guide to Advertising Pot Lids

2016 Recipient of TCC Research Grant

Bob Houghhton, UK
Study Title: A Guide to Advertising Pot Lids
Project Completion Date: August 2018
Historical Guide to Advertising Pot Lids, is available for purchase. The author is offering a discount to all TCC members. Learn more and order the book.

Photo of the Month
Flint Picking and Milling

Flint, when ground to a granular or powder form, was an important ingredient to the pottery recipe. Although this image is of flint gathering from a beach in Normandy, the same scene likely occurred in the southern England flint locales.

Pattern of the Month
Rabbitware:  Vignette

The April Pattern of the Month features the third of four Rabbitware themes. Rabbitware, an uncommon transferware genre, was produced around the turn of the 20th century (some patterns possibly earlier) for the American market. It is a combination of transfer printing and stick sponge with hand painting.

Feature Video
A VISIT TO THE GESTLER COLLECTION

A Visit to the Gestler Collection was presented by TCC president Scott Hanson at the TCC 2021 Annual Meeting. He visited Pittsburg, PA to see and hear about the wonderful and extensive Eleanor and David Gestler Collection.

Puzzle of the Month
Spring in the Connecticut River Valley

American Transferware, early American architecture, and Lilacs in bloom… highlights of spring in the Connecticut River Valley. Join us for the TCC Spring Conference in Hartford, May 15-18.

Click here for more information on the conference and to register.

Classifieds
Sampson Bridgwood and Son of Longton, Staffordshire

This porcelain cup and saucer was made by Sampson Bridgwood and Son of Longton, Staffordshire. It is decorated with the pattern, printed in puce, Faith, Hope & Charity, the three well known Biblical virtues from 1 Corinthians 13. Read more.

Minton's Folio Friday
Minton's Folio Friday

Folio Friday is an opportunity for ceramic enthusiasts to view some of the amazing artwork found within The Minton Archive’s folios. On the first Friday of every month their archive team selects a special piece of artwork from the Minton company catalogue’s Art & Design section and highlights it on this blog. Click and Enjoy!

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