Pitcairns Perla Gravy Boat Antique Brown Transferware Porcelain Royale

Maker: Pitcairns Limited • Mark Reads: "Porcelaine Royale / Pitcairns Limited / Tunstall England / PERLA" • Location: Tunstall, Staffordshire, England • Pattern Name: Likely "Perla" • Era: Circa 1890–1910 • Style: Brown transferware with floral scrolls and heavy allover crazing typical of antique semi-porcelain ⸻ 🧾 Maker Background: Pitcairns Ltd. was a short-lived Staffordshire pottery manufacturer active in the early 20th century. Their use of the phrase "Porcelaine Royale" was a branding flourish for their semi-porcelain ware, not true porcelain. The "PERLA" mark indicates either the pattern name or a line within their product range. ⸻ Pitcairns Perla Gravy Boat – Antique Brown Transferware England – Tunstall Porcelaine Royale ⸻ 💬 Listing Description: This rare antique gravy boat was made by Pitcairns Ltd. of Tunstall, Staffordshire, England around the turn of the century. It features a richly detailed brown floral transferware pattern on a creamy white semi-porcelain body, branded "Porcelaine Royale." The elegant shape, scalloped rim, and allover crazing add to its vintage character. Details: • Maker: Pitcairns Ltd., Tunstall England • Pattern: "Perla" (marked) • Style: Brown floral transferware • Material: Semi-porcelain • Era: Circa 1890–1910 • Marked: "Pitcairns Limited – Porcelaine Royale – Perla – Tunstall England" • Condition: [e.g., Good antique condition with uniform crazing and light discoloration, no cracks or chips.]