Gilt gold banded edge; border of gilt vermicule on pink ground; central image of elephant's head w/ snake entwined around trunk w/ green-gilt decoration (Appleton family crest). Round w/ tab handle.
dishes (vessels)
gilding
painting (coating)
porcelain
Porcelain
Gilded
Painted
DISH
Printed and impressed on bottom: Impressed: ""BFB [under crown]"" Printed: ""BARR FLIGHT & BARR/ Royal Porcelain Works/ WORCESTER/ London--House/ FLIGHT & BARR/ Coventry Street/ Manufacturer to their Majesties, Prince of Wales, and Royal Family/ Establish 1751""
Barr Flight & Barr (Maker)
Worcester, England
7.5 x 7.75 (HxW) (inches)
1981.15.5
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