Charles Passenger for William De Morgan (1839-1917) An Eagle dish

Charles Passenger for William De Morgan (1839-1917)

An Eagle dish, circa 1885

painted in ruby lustre with gold, sand, and orange foliate background

painted CP initials

26cm diameter.

Provenance:

Private collection.

Literature:

Martin Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan, page 41, plate 1167 for the original design titled Eagle on Formal Ground, dated 1881.