Rare Antique Brown Westhead Moore Butterfly Floral Ribbon Ceramic 19th Century
Rare Antique Brown Westhead Moore Butterfly Floral Ribbon Ceramic 19th Century
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An incredibly rare ribbon edged plate produced by Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co 1869.
The base a shallow curve hand painted with exquisite buttercups and insects on an ivory ground. The rim is formed by a waved band in imitation of a ribbon, coloured pink and edged with gilt, which is 'knotted' at intervals where it is attached to the plate.
There is an example with a lighter colour palette housed in the V&A's ceramics collection.
Diameter: 23 cm
In great condition with one small hairline crack and light surface wear.
Victorian registration lozenge mark to underside dating it to December 3rd 1869 - I have another decorated differently produced on the same day.