Weatherby Hanley Plate Appraisal

Royal Falcon Ware Ceramic Plate (Weatherby Hanley)

The item appears to be a ceramic plate or a similar piece of dinnerware, characterized by its white/off-white glazed surface. The primary visible feature is the maker's mark located on what is presumably the underside or reverse of the item. This mark is a transfer print, rendered in a warm brown or sepia tone, depicting a Union Jack flag on a flagpole. Text is inscribed on the flag and beneath it. On the flag's vertical stripe, the word 'DURABILITY' is printed. Below the flag, the text reads 'WEATHERBY HANLEY ENGLAND.' On the bottom curve of the flag's depiction, 'ROYAL FALCON WARE' is written, following the curve. The circular lines visible in the image suggest the concentric rings typical of a plate's form, likely from the footrim area or a slight depression for stacking. The glaze exhibits a uniform, slightly reflective finish. There are a few very small, dark specks visible on the white surface, which could be manufacturing imperfections or minor surface dirt. Overall, the condition appears good, with no obvious cracks, chips, or significant wear visible in this close-up of the mark. The 'Hanley, England' attribution indicates production from a pottery manufacturer in the Staffordshire Potteries region, suggesting a likely production period from the late 19th to mid-20th century, a common era for such marks. The 'Royal Falcon Ware' further specifies the line or type of pottery produced by Weatherby.