A large Toft-style slipware dish or charger, probably 19th century, decorated in the manner of

A large Toft-style slipware dish or charger, probably 19th century, decorated in the manner of Thomas Toft in treacle and cream slip glazes, with a mermaid holding a comb to her hair, the rim with a wide trellis border, minor faults, 34cm.

Cf. Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession No. 299-1869 for an original Toft dish with this subject matter.