Country Americana
Description:
Tin-glazed Earthenware Plate, England, c. 1700-20, probably London, blue decoration of a dash banded border surrounding the central standing figure of Cupid holding a bow and arrow, dia. 8 1/8 in.
Provenance: The Troy Chappell Collection; Garry Atkins.
Literature: Illustrated in An Exhibition of English Pottery, by Atkins, illus. 17.
Estimate $800-1,200
Heavy glaze wear and chipping surrounding rim. Scattered surface abrasions and light glaze wear.
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Garry Atkins, United Kingdom, LondonCarly Babione
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