English octagonal Lambeth delft plate, circa 1740
English octagonal Lambeth delft plate, circa 1740
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Description
English octagonal Lambeth delft plate, circa 1740, of tin-glazed earthenware, decorated in the centre with a keyhole cartouche in reserve, painted in blue with a perching bird amongst flowers and foliage, surrounded by eight further fan shaped cartouches containing floral sprays, all against a powdered manganese-purple ground.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 18.5cm. (7 1/4in.)
Condition:
Rim chip
Notes:
For further reading see Aileen Dawson, English and Irish Delftware, London: The British Museum, 2010
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Pottery with underglaze blue decoration and powdered manganese ground |
| Origin | British |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Very good |
| Diameter | 18.5cm. (7 1/4in.) |
Product REF: W774
