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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

May 31, 1845

GUSN

GUSN-37930

Description

Circular ironstone platter with fluted and scalloped rim; leaf and crabstock handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cake plates (serving vessels)
ironstone (pottery)
molding (forming)
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Inscription

"F. MORLEY & CO / [crown] / REAL STONE CHINA [in banner]" (printed)
"REAL / IRONSTONE / CHINA" and "[MAY 31 1845 registry mark]" (impressed)

Maker

Francis Morley & Co.

Location of Origin

England, North Staffordshire

Dimensions

2 (H), 11 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1935.694

Date

May 31, 1845 (Registry mark)

Places

Shelton (Bedford, England, United Kingdom)

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