Antique Victorian Cheese Keeper c.1880 | Connaught Transferware (Powell, Bishop & Stonier)

This substantial Victorian cheese keeper from Powell, Bishop & Stonier dates to around 1880 and features the maker's distinctive Connaught pattern—delicate black botanical transfers on creamy ivory ground. The three-piece design includes a ventilated cover with an arched handle, a deep rectangular base, and matching underplate, with tiny air holes characteristic of the period that allowed cheese to breathe while staying protected. Bears honest antique patina befitting its well over a century of use; a striking piece for a kitchen, pantry, or transferware collection.