WS French Bistro Grocers Display FROMAGE Dairy Slab Cheese Tray red transferware teapot a gathering of towns along

a gathering of towns along the Medway River in Kent

Rarely is it found in this black transfer with the hand painted reds and greens

Perfect for English Country Style decor

For consideration is this stunning brown  transferware salad plate by Copeland Spode in a very rare and difficult to find pattern entitled Beverley

See my blog to learn more about English transferware

WS French Bistro Grocers Display FROMAGE Dairy Slab Cheese Tray red transferware teapot a gathering of towns alongMade for Williams Sonoma stores Francois Bistro series these slabs were originally used in markets and grocery stores as counter top displays for margarine, butter, lard, meats and cheese. Most were in use between the late 1800's and early 1900's. Today, what remains of these pieces are highly sought and collected. This is a discontinued item and makes a great way to add one to your collection at a fraction of the cost of an original. What a great