This set, we believe, is from the period of time when John ran the pottery. It is the forerunner to Copeland's blue-cast stoneware, and does, itself have an "oyster white" glaze; that is, it is slightly grey-white in color, with attractive blue transferware daisies, buds and foliage. This pattern was closely, though not exactly, reproduced in the late 19th century by the G. W. Turner Company (descendants perhaps), with the pattern name of "Beatrice" and a mark stating "Turners Tunstall." Our set is marked clearly on the base of the gravy boat, "Turner," impressed and the base of the platter, "Turner;" plus most other pieces have a mark of some sort, either a stamped number, or impressed number, assuring us of 18th century manufacture.

The set includes twenty-one (21) pieces in all, as follows:
two (2) 9.50" plates,free from damage;
seven (7) 8.75" plates, six free from damage, one with a small chip to underside of rim,
four (4) 8.75" soup bowls, two free of damage, one with tiny chip to rim, one with 1-1/2" hairline,
three (3) deep well saucers, one free of damage, two with small chips to the rims,
two (2) 7.75" plates, both with flakes at the rim,
one (1) gravy boat, handle has cracked all the way around near its base, yet not at the top of the handle, and seems to be secure; plus a short 1/2" hairline at the center rim of one side, visible in the photos, and
one (1) oval tray for the gravy boat, missing one corner from the four corners of the two handles.

one (1) rectangular Serving Platter, 10" x 13" (pictured separately), excellent condition, although both the glaze and the pattern are a little brighter, indicating that perhaps it has been professionally bleached at some point. There are several tiny firing anomalies around the edges, and some of them may be tiny nicks.

Throughout are numerous firing anomalies (typical for the time period), wear from use and storage, and crazing. This set merits professional restoration.
Circa 1762-1786. $70 US Shipping.