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A very rare Early 18th Century English Polychrome ‘Delftware’ Plate. Circa 1730-1750. Ref. P/92
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Description: A very rare Early 18th Century English Polychrome Delftware Plate. Circa 1730-1750. Ref. P/92
Maker: Attributed to Norfolk House Pottery, Lambeth, London England
Date: 1730-1750
History: Norfolk House was the name of a Delftware pottery operating in Church Street, Lambeth, London between the years 1680 1779. It was started by James and Elizabeth Barston, two leading potters of the time. The pottery remained in the Barston extended family until William Chilwell became the owner in 1750.
The Delftware products produced included wall tiles, chargers, dishes, plates, ointment pots, punchbowls, mugs, cups, candlesticks etc. Although the name Delft is Dutch, many of these Dutch pieces were copied in England, although possibly not of the same quality.
I have not seen a plate before with this decoration and did contact an antique dealer in Europe who had a similar plate but described as Dutch Delft. Two further investigations of similar plates in England were described as English Delft. Personally, I do believe this is an English Delft plate as the Dutch plates of that time were far better decorated. But then, maybe I am biased, I am Dutch!
Description: This is a tin-glazed earthenware plate, hand decorated in cobalt blue, green (iron) yellow, purple and brown tones. The clay plate would have been fired in a kiln, then the tin glaze added and, possibly the blue cobalt decoration at the same time. The plate would have been fired again at a high temperature. The completed decoration of the parrot the yellow, green, purple and brown colours would now be added and again glazed with a clear glaze and fired for a further time but at a lower temperature.
Condition: The plate remains in good condition considering the age. Tin-glazed articles were prone to chipping as can be seen by a number of small chips on the rim. The tin-glaze was also prone to cracking, again illustrated in the photos. A number of small pits are also apparent, glazing in England was still in its infancy. Three stilt marks are seen on the reverse.
Dimensions: The diameter is 220 cm and stands 3cm high.
Price: R1400.00
Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE.
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