English & European Ceramics & Glass - 24th November 2015
Lot 138
A pair of Melbourne creamware plates c.1765
Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £120
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Description
A pair of Melbourne creamware plates c.1765, the scalloped rims with alternating panels of pierced and gilt decoration, the wells with gilt fancy birds, and a Turner serving dish of elongated octagonal form, painted with a sepia monochrome leaf border, printed with a circular fleur de lys mark, 38.3cm max. (3)
Cf. Donald Towner, Creamware, p.111, pl.508 for a similar plate.