Plate with the “Geranium” pattern

Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co, Hanley, Staffordshire, England. 1870s-1880s

Overglaze transfer printing on faience. Diameter: 26.3 cm

Round green underglaze BWM&C mark surrounded by the words “By Order of Korniloff Brothers St. Petersburg’, next to the Royal Coat of Arms

Donated by A. Elkina in 1874

Between 1861 and 1904, the William Ridgway works in Cauldon Place, Hanley were owned by Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. The shapes and designs favoured by the previous owners remained in active use during this period. The Geranium pattern was registered on 17 March 1847. Items with floral décor were extremely popular with Russian buyers. The Historical Museum has in its collection several plates made by the company to orders from the Brothers Korniloff and Kulkov, intended for sale in specialized stores in St. Petersburg