A collection of three toy nursery plates with underglaze colors 18th century England

£2550

Dated: 1780 to 1800 England

A collection of three toy nursery creamware bodied underglaze oxide color decorated pottery dishes. The plates are deep relief molded with images of a lobster, a salmon head, and an apple with leaves. These children's pieces are precious, as only a few survived the rigor of nursery life from 1780 onwards.  

Current Condition: fine and good condition with no restorations.

Provenance: Patrick Rylands Collection

£2550    $3442

Description

A collection of three toy nursery creamware bodied underglaze oxide color decorated pottery dishes.

The plates are deep relief molded with images of a lobster, a salmon head, and an apple with leaves.

These children’s pieces are precious, as only a few survived the rigor of nursery life from 1780 onwards.