Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Animals

Date: 1825-1830

Dimensions:

  • Length: 19.00 in (48.26 cm)
  • Width: 14.75 in (37.465 cm)

Maker: John Hall (& Sons)

Maker's Mark:

Printed

Description:

An earthenware platter printed in blue with the Elephant pattern.  The source prints for the center as well as all of the animals in the four cartouches are from A Cabinet Of Quadrupeds by John Church, 1805.  The animals in the border cartouches are clockwise from the top: Tiger and Nylghau deer (this is a composite of two source prints), a Racehorse, a Hunting Leopard, and a Reindeer.

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