A group of creamware decorated with black-transfer prints, circa 1785
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A group of creamware decorated with black-transfer prints, circa 1785
Probably Neale, all pieces printed in black with a medallion enclosing a figure of Minerva, various emblems of Wisdom and Industry and the motto 'LET WISDOM UNITE US', flanked by trophies of game, comprising a sucrier and cover with double entwined strap handles, 10.6cm high, a teabowl and saucer, the saucer: 12.7cm diam a tea canister of cylindrical shape, 10.2cm high, and a plate with a shell moulded rim, 28.2cm diam (some damages) (6)
Estimate:
£600 - 900
US$ 910 - 1,400
€700 - 1,100

Footnotes

  • The print was engraved by the artist Thomas Rothwell (1740-1807) who began producing work from the 1760s. An oval pierced plate impressed 'Neale & Co.' is printed with the same medallion, illustrated by Diana Edwards, Neale Pottery and porcelain (1987,) p.124, pl.98

Category: Decorative Arts / British Ceramics

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