Name/Title
PlateEntry/Object ID
996.68.1Description
Stoneware, as defined by Miller's pocket Dictionary of Antiques, is "ceramic made of clays that vitrify in the temperature range 1200-1400 degrees celcius; impervious to liquid even without glazing; coarser than porcelain and not translucent."
The plate is round and is 20 cm in diameter. There is a gradual slope inward for 3 cm then a sharp drop for aproximately 1 cm to a flat circular surface of 14.5 cm in diameter.
The edge of the plate has two scenes that are same at the north and south end of the plate and another two scenes at east and westwhich are the same. The scene at north and south have people dancing by a river. The scenes at east and west have children playing in bushes. Inbetween each scene are four maple leaves with circular dots surrounding them.
Below the edge is a border that has flower-like shapes with sweeping upward lines off them. There are eight flower-like shapes.
The main scene in the centre of the plate has six bushes and a tree. There is a mountain range and many clouds. There are various buildings on a river with a small boat with a man paddling down the river. There are a man and a woman dancing and a woman sitting playing the mandolin for the other two people.
The bottom is 12 cm in diameter including the lip of 8/10 cm. The bottom has two manufactuer's marks: one is impressed with the words J&M.P.B&Co as well as Italian Lakes.Made/Created
Manufacturer
J & M.P. Bell & Co. (John & Matthew Perston Bell & Company), Glasgow, ScotlandDimensions
Dimension Notes
Top Diameter: 20 cm Base Diameter: 12 cm Height: 3 cm