SUNDERLAND PINK LUSTER POTTERY PLAQUE OF SHAKESPEARE

Reference: 5044

Dated: 1864 Sunderland

A rare antique pink lustre (luster ) pottery plaque with an underglaze transfer print of the English bard William Shakespeare.
The plaque is impressed on the back Moore and Co. Interestingly and appealing Shakspeare is misspelt on the print.It is thought that the plaque would have been made to commemorate the tri centenary of Shakespeare's birth.

Dimensions: 7.50 inch wide 8.50 inch high

Medium: pink splash lustre luster pottery

Current Condition Unrestored

Provenance: Private English collector

Literature: For detailed information of plaques from the Newcastle on Tyne and Sunderland an excellent and recommended web site is www.matesoundthepump.com

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