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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1858

GUSN

GUSN-37927

Description

Oblong, octagonal ironstone platter.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
ironstone (pottery)
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Inscription

"F. MORLEY & Co / [crown] / REAL STONE CHINA [in banner]" (printed)
"REAL / IRONSTONE / CHINA" (impressed)

Maker

Francis Morley & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

England, North Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 14 7/8 x 11 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr.and Mrs. Arthur Morse Jones and Miss Eleanor Hooper Jones

Accession Number

1935.690

Places

Shelton (Bedford, England, United Kingdom)

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