Charles Passenger for William De Morgan 'Serpent's Island' a Superb Lustre Dish, circa 1880
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Charles Passenger for William De Morgan
'Serpent's Island' a Lustre Dish, circa 1880
painted with two ruby lustre snakes and birds at sunrise
28cm diam, 'C.P' monogram
Sold for £6,500 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The original drawing for this design is illustrated in Martin Greenwood's 'The Designs of William De Morgan', Dennis and Wiltshire, 1989, pg. 47.

Category: Decorative Arts / 20th Century Decorative Arts

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