Travessa Antiga Fábrica de Massarelos - Padrão Statue Marrom (C&W)

Magnificent octagonal earthenware serving dish from the historic Massarelos Pottery Factory , Porto, bearing the prestigious Chambres & Wall (C&W) mark, featuring the "Statue" pattern in a monochromatic brown tone.

About the Massarelos Factory:

Founded in 1766, the Massarelos Pottery Factory is one of the oldest and most prestigious Portuguese ceramic manufacturers. During the administration of the English firm Chambres & Wall, the factory produced pieces of exceptional quality with decorations inspired by English motifs, combining Portuguese tradition with British aesthetics.

Product Features:

• Decorative transferware with central pastoral scene "Statue"
• A richly ornamented border with floral and landscape motifs.
• Original C&W logo inside a shield surmounted by a royal crown.
• The inscription "STATUE" and "PORTO PORTUGAL" on the logo.
• Octagonal shape with embossed pearly border.
• Characteristic brown/sepia tone of the pattern
• Excellent condition.

Historical Context:

The Massarelos factory was known for producing high-quality earthenware (white clay and clear glaze) with elaborate decorations. After a fire in 1920, a restructuring of production marked a new phase in the history of this century-old manufacturer.

A rare and important collector's item for enthusiasts of historical Portuguese ceramics, representing the Luso-British collaboration in the ceramic production of Porto.