English delftware pottery blue dash delft charger with portrait of King George II

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£8850

Dated: 1714 to 1727 Bristol or Brislington England

Early 18th century English delftware dish with a standing figure of a King , probably George 1st. The king is wearing an ermine lined cloak with sceptre crown and orb symbols of Royalty usually associated with a coronation. The dish has a classic blue dash border. A feature of the dish is the red lined decoration on the side of the tree branches. The dish has a mass of "tinker" make do repairs with approximately 50 rivets on the reverse, a work of art in its own right which does not detract from the appeal,the repairs are virtually invisible on the front. A dish full of heart and history.

Diameter: 13.5 inches

Current Condition: Restored on front and tinker repairs to back.

Literature: Page 15 (Royal Subjects) figure ref.A-18 Delftware by Michael Archer.

£8850    $11947

Description

Early 18th century English delftware dish with a standing figure of a King , probably George 1st. The king is wearing an ermine lined cloak with sceptre crown and orb symbols of Royalty usually associated with a coronation.
The dish has a classic blue dash border.
A feature of the dish is the red lined decoration on the side of the tree branches.
The dish has a mass of “tinker” make do repairs with approximately 50 rivets on the reverse, a work of art in its own right which does not detract from the appeal,the repairs are virtually invisible on the front.
A dish full of heart and history.