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Re: Smith & Ford Semi-Porcelain Zindia England
Hello, I have a moon shaped side dish in this same transferware pattern, with the same makers mark Smith & Ford (jones) cant find the history on it, but it is most likely middle to late 1800s era and the pattern in called "Zindia". Its definitly worth a bit, because its antique, and I would not get rid of it.
Re: Smith & Ford Semi-Porcelain Zindia England
The country of origin marking "England" it dates after 1890, it's ironstone pottery of a type that was mass produced in England for Export. Values for English Ironstone has been in decline since the early 1990's, when the fad for Victorian decorating began to fad. At auction comparable sets currently sell for under $300.00.