English delftware plate with portrait of the King of Prussia circa 1756-63

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£2450

Dated: 1756 to 1763 England

This rare English delftware pottery plate is painted in blue with a half portrait of the King of Prussia Frederick II, the initials in scrip K P featured above the king's head. The plate was made to commemorate the alliance between Prussia and Britain. Frederick II of Prussia (1712-86), known as Frederick the Great, was Britain's ally during the Seven Years War (1756-63), resulting in his popularity and fame in Britain. The portrait on this plate derives from an engraving by Richard Houston after Antoine Pesne.

Diameter: 8.75 inches

Current Condition: Unrestored with only minor fritting to glaze at the rim.

Literature: Cf Leslie B. Grigsby The Longridge Collection Volume 2 D56

£2450    $3307

Description

This rare English delftware pottery plate is painted in blue with a half portrait of the King of Prussia Frederick II, the initials in scrip K P featured above the king’s head.
The plate was made to commemorate the alliance between Prussia and Britain.
Frederick II of Prussia (1712-86), known as Frederick the Great, was Britain’s ally during the Seven Years War (1756-63), resulting in his popularity and fame in Britain. The portrait on this plate derives from an engraving by Richard Houston after Antoine Pesne.