Vintage 1975 Ridgway Staffordshire “Citadel of Kingston” Hand-Tinted Transferware Coupe Cereal Bowl – Bartlett’s Early Canada Scene – 7.5” Scalloped Rim

This is for 1 Vintage 1975 Ridgway Staffordshire bowl features the historic “Citadel of Kingston” scene from Bartlett’s engravings of early Canada, originally published in 1842. Produced in England as part of Ridgway’s celebrated Heritage Series, the piece showcases a beautifully scalloped rim, hand-tinted accents in warm earth tones, and a richly detailed central vignette depicting Kingston Harbour, complete with ships, cottages, and working figures. A mix of autumn greens, russets, and golden ochre makes this bowl a natural fit for rustic fall décor, tablescapes, or colonial-style displays. A lovely collectible for history lovers, transferware enthusiasts, or anyone curating timeless cottage or cabin décor.

approx 6 1/2”

Material & Condition

Material: Ceramic / Transferware
Condition: Vintage 1970s; excellent with minimal age wear; no cracks or chips noted

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🍁 History & Interesting Notes (Paragraph)

Ridgway of Staffordshire, established in 1792, became one of England’s most respected producers of transferware—an innovative printing process that made detailed illustrations possible on ceramics. In 1975, the Heritage Series revived William Henry Bartlett’s iconic engraved scenes of 19th-century Canada, celebrating early settlements, military forts, and waterways. These pieces were produced in limited runs and are prized today for their artistic historical value and their mix of printed transfer and hand-applied color washes. The “Citadel of Kingston” scene captures a moment of mid-1800s life and remains one of the most collected images from the series.

🍁 Repurposing & Creative Uses

• Stunning display bowl for shelves, hutches, and harvest vignettes
• Layer into a colonial, cottage, or historic display wall
• Use as a small fruit, nut, or candy bowl
• Style under a candle or floral arrangement
• Pair with vintage books and brass for a Heritage-themed décor vignette