Polychrome Decorated Tin-glazed Earthenware Plate

Description:

Polychrome Decorated Tin-glazed Earthenware Plate, England, c. 1740-60, probably London, chevron and wedge banded border surrounding a wheat sheaf set with floral plants, a pheasant perched to one branch, all flanked by flying insects, dia. 8 5/8 in.

Provenance: From the Troy Chappell Collection; Ex collection Dennis J. Cockell.

Literature: Illustrated in Ceramics in America-2001, The Chipstone Foundation, p. 193, fig. 7.
Estimate $600-800

Moderate to heavy glaze chipping and loss surrounding rim.


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