Country Americana
Description:
Polychrome Decorated Tin-glazed Earthenware Plate, England, c. 1750-60, probably Bristol, fencepost reserves to a pale powdered manganese border framing a pillow-form cartouche with tassel corners and central floral motifs, dia. 9 1/8 in.
Provenance: The Troy Chappell Collection; Garry Atkins.
Literature: Identical illustrated in English Delftware Pottery, by Ray, plate 79, illus. 158.
Estimate $200-300
Extensive glaze loss and chipping surrounding rim; sizable old and discolored glaze repairs of approximately 2 3/4, 3".
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