8 Ridgway "Windsor" blue English soup plates

Set of 8 English Ridgway (Staffordshire) soup plates, "Windsor" blue pattern. "Windsor" is a revival, made by Ridgway in the 1950s, of the "Asiatic Pheasants" pattern which, along with the "Blue Willow" pattern, was one of the stars of English transferware in the 19th century. Fine English earthenware (ironstone). Blue on white monochrome decoration depicting two pheasants in flight amidst lush flowers; lobed border. English manufacture from the 1960s-70s (dates of manufacture indicated in the brand stamp). In very good condition: the defects are minimal -- a very small old chip on the reverse under the edge, a roughness in the material, a slight bump on the edge (all these defects are indicated in the detail photos); no scratches from use or traces of rubbing, clean edges. A beautiful quality set in exceptional condition. Diam. 21 cm, h 3 cm.