£775
Dated: 1864 Sunderland
A rare antique pink lustre (luster ) pottery plaque with an underglaze transfer print of the English bard William Shakespeare. The plaque is impressed on the back Moore and Co. Interestingly and appealing Shakspeare is misspelt on the print.It is thought that the plaque would have been made to commemorate the tri centenary of Shakespeare's birth.
Dimensions: 8.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide
Current Condition: Unrestored
Provenance: Private English collector
Literature: For detailed information of plaques from the Newcastle on Tyne and Sunderland an excellent and recommended web site is www.matesoundthepump.com
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A rare antique pink lustre (luster ) pottery plaque with an underglaze transfer print of the English bard William Shakespeare.
The plaque is impressed on the back Moore and Co. Interestingly and appealing Shakspeare is misspelt on the print.It is thought that the plaque would have been made to commemorate the tri centenary of Shakespeare’s birth.
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 8.5 in |
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