Serving plate, 9.5 x 8 inches. Red transfer. Printed maker's mark for Charles Allerton & Sons. This simple floral pattern features a circular band of roses and morning glories intertwined with a ribbon. The border consists of a repeated geometric molded pattern.

The Park Works was established in 1831. Charles Allerton died around June 1863, but his four sons: William Allerton, John Bill Allerton, Charles Bradbury Allerton, and Frederick James Allerton, continued the company under the original name, although before August 1887, only William & Charles Bradbury Allerton remained. Charles Bradbury retired in August 1887. Taken over in 1912 by Cauldon Potteries Ltd., from which date they operated under the name of Allerton's Ltd.