English delftware charger commemorative of William and Mary, London late 17th century period.

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£6500

Dated: 1690 London England

Delftware pottery royal commemorative charger with images of King William and Queen Mary and initialed W M R. The dish is from a group that shows the monarchs in various settings and robes. The color palette is very distinctive and stylized with predominant blue and turquoise.

Diameter: 13.5 inches

Current Condition: Restored hairline crack approx 4 inches in length stemming from rim. Three stilt marks on body ,an original detail to the piece and formed during kiln firing.

Provenance: Private Collection Manchester

Literature: Other pieces from this distinctive group...William Burton Collection at Christies. Plate 180 British Delft at Willimsburg by John C. Austin published by Jonathan Horne. Michael Archer refers to plate 164 and Archer- Morgan 52-53 indicating attribution to London or possibly Brislington.

£6500    $8775

Description

Delftware pottery royal commemorative charger with images of King William and Queen Mary and initialed W M R. The dish is from a group that shows the monarchs in various settings and robes. The color palette is very distinctive and stylized with predominant blue and turquoise.