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Antique Blue and White Italian Pattern Transfer Print Meat Drainer
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Antique Blue and White Italian Pattern Transfer Print Meat Drainer

19th century
Sold 27 June 2025 · Antique and Unique
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Description

A rare 19th century blue and white transfer print meat drainer in the ‘Blue Italian’ pattern, which shows a charming rural scene of people and animals enjoying a day by a river with some architectural ruins in the background.

Meat drainers were made to sit into the recess at the bottom of a large meat plate to allow the juices to drain away from the joint of meat. They are highly collectible and look fantastic displayed either on a dresser or shelf, or arranged on a wall. The design of this drainer is lovely and the printing of very good quality - it is the ‘Blue Italian Pattern’ which was a huge success for Spode, but as there is no mark I can’t say if this was made by Spode.

Condition: There are a couple of small chips to the edge. On the rear is a hairline crack which isn’t visible on the front. The glaze is a little crazed and there are some areas of slight discolouration.

Free UK delivery - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Blue and White Transferware Meat Drainer to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Reference Numbers
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SA988652
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A rare 19th century blue and white transfer print meat drainer in the ‘Blue Italian’ pattern, which shows a charming rural scene of people and animals enjoying a day by a river with some architectural ruins in the background.
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Meat drainers were made to sit into the recess at the bottom of a large meat plate to allow the juices to drain away from the joint of meat.
Antique and Unique

They are highly collectible and look fantastic displayed either on a dresser or shelf, or arranged on a wall. The design of this drainer is lovely and the printing of very good quality - it is the ‘Blue Italian Pattern’ which was a huge success for Spode, but as there is no mark I can’t say if this was made by Spode.

fig 1. An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes.
fig 1. Antique Blue and White Italian Pattern Transfer Print Meat Drainer

Condition: There are a couple of small chips to the edge. On the rear is a hairline crack which isn’t visible on the front. The glaze is a little crazed and there are some areas of slight discolouration.

Free UK delivery - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Blue and White Transferware Meat Drainer to the 19th Century.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA988652
Antique and Unique
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Archive I An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Blue and White Italian Pattern Transfer Print Meat Drainer

Archive II An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. View II
Archive III An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. View III
Archive IV An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. View IV
Archive V An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. View V
Archive VI An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. View VI
Archive VII An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. View VII
Archive VIII An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes. View VIII
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Antique and Unique
Telephone 07813 369871
Location
Unit 2 (Churchwood Design)
Tideswell Business Park
Meveril Road
Tideswell
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antiqueandunique
Verified Since May 2023
Items For Sale 70
Items Sold 104
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Location: Unit 2 (Churchwood Design), Tideswell Business Park, Meveril Road, Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8PY, United Kingdom
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An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes.
Antique Blue and White Italian Pattern Transfer Print Meat Drainer
Ref: SA988652
An oval ceramic meat drainer featuring a blue and white transfer-printed landscape with classical ruins and figures, dotted with drainage holes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMeat Drainer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsPierced drainage holes, Classical ruins, Pastoral landscape, Scalloped border
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 1.6 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Transfer printing was developed in England during the mid-18th century as a method to apply detailed, repeatable copperplate engravings onto ceramic bodies, revolutionising mass production.

These pieces were typically crafted from refined earthenware or ironstone, fired in kilns, and decorated using hand-engraved copper plates to transfer cobalt blue pigment onto the glaze.

Authentic pieces often exhibit subtle glaze imperfections, crazing, soft blue bleeding at the transfer lines, and occasional maker marks or impressed ciphers on the underside.

These items make striking wall display plates or decorative tabletop accessories, adding traditional pattern and historic texture to contemporary or transitional spaces.

Clean gently with warm water and mild soap using a soft cloth, avoiding harsh abrasives, dishwashers, and prolonged soaking to protect the aged glaze and historic surface.
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