1890 Staffordshire ABC Plate Red Riding Hood Antique

This delightful 19th-century alphabet plate produced by the Brownhills Pottery Company in Staffordshire, England, circa 1890. Part of the highly collectible Red Riding Hood nursery rhyme series, it depicts Little Red Riding Hood rendered in charming polychrome transferware with hand-applied (clobbered) color. The scene features authentic period details, including a gothic revival bedstead and cottage furnishings, reflecting the artistry and storytelling of Victorian children’s wares. Alphabet lettering encircles the border, making this both educational and decorative in its time. • Maker: Brownhills Pottery Company • Pattern: Red Riding Hood and Her Supposed Grandmother • Type: Polychrome transferware alphabet plate • Date: Circa 1890 • Size: Approx. 7 1/4” diameter • Markings: Registered Rd No 49644 / B.F.Co • Condition: Excellent antique condition for age. No chips or cracks. Displays expected age-related crazing, light staining, a few brown spots, stilt marks, and the clobbered paint style typical of the period. • Includes: Vintage metal wire wall hanger frame Now well over 130 years old, this plate survives in remarkable condition and makes a rare addition to any antique children’s dishware collection, Staffordshire pottery display, or nursery rhyme décor. #littleredridinghood #redridinghood #alphabetplate #staffordshirepottery #BrownhillsPottery #VictorianAntiques #nurseryrhyme #childrensplate #antiquedishes #1890santiques #collectiblepottery #staffordshireware