A rare William De Morgan Galleon charger

A rare William De Morgan Galleon charger, painted to the well with a galleon at full sail, the border with a frieze of cherub Winds blowing the galleon, each with a dove, glazed in ruby and golden lustre on a white ground, the reverse with a scrolling foliate design in ruby, unsigned 44cm. diam.

Provenance

Private collection

Literature

Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 63 catalogue number 1316 for the border original design illustrated.