Blackhurst & Dunning soup dishes in Old Willow Pattern, c. 1860

Extremely rare find! Two blue and white Old Willow pattern antique dishes, one marked with B & D initials and floral back mark in blue.  The initials B & D, which appear as the maker's mark, have been identified and attributed to Blackhurst & Dunning of High Street, Tunstall, England, who were active in the 1860s. Really rare and hard to find on the market items. One of the dishes has small chip on edge, please see photos. Some crazing, considered normal for their age. Lovely addition to every blue and white china fan's collection.