A delightful Staffordshire pottery nursery plate of octagonal form with scalloped edges and ornate moulded patterns. At the centre of the plate is a hand-coloured transfer depicting a missionary preaching to a group of women and a child.
The title of the transfer - ‘MISSIONARY’ - is written in a white box at the bottom of the transfer. Additional wording - ‘PREACH THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE’ - is written in a ribbon above the scene.
A patent mark transfer indicating a registration date in 1847 can be found on the base, as is a green ‘X’ with circles in each quadrant. This plate may be attributable to Bailey & Ball of Longton.
The plate presents very well. A discreet hairline crack runs about 5” through the plate - visible at close inspection but hardly noticeable on display. There is a shallow chip to the surface of the rim, not especially noticeable. There is some wear and some superficial rubs and scrapes to the glaze and transfer commensurate with age. Please see the images for a clearer idea of the condition of this very attractive plate.
Diameter: 7.5”
Date: c. 1847
A delightful Staffordshire pottery nursery plate of octagonal form with scalloped edges and ornate moulded patterns. At the centre of the plate is a hand-coloured transfer depicting a missionary preaching to a group of women and a child.
The title of the transfer - ‘MISSIONARY’ - is written in a white box at the bottom of the transfer. Additional wording - ‘PREACH THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE’ - is written in a ribbon above the scene.
A patent mark transfer indicating a registration date in 1847 can be found on the base, as is a green ‘X’ with circles in each quadrant. This plate may be attributable to Bailey & Ball of Longton.
The plate presents very well. A discreet hairline crack runs about 5” through the plate - visible at close inspection but hardly noticeable on display. There is a shallow chip to the surface of the rim, not especially noticeable. There is some wear and some superficial rubs and scrapes to the glaze and transfer commensurate with age. Please see the images for a clearer idea of the condition of this very attractive plate.
Diameter: 7.5”
Date: c. 1847
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