Pattern

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Source

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Source Description:

General History Of Quadrupeds, A
Bewick, Thomas
London: Ward Lock Reprints 1970
The book was originally published by Thomas Bewick in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1790.
Note: These prints were published separately.
They have been combined here for purposes of illustration only.

 

Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: c. 1812-1820

Dimensions:

  • Length: 20.00 in (50.8 cm)

Maker: Minton

Maker's Mark:

Printed
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Description:

This large platter is printed in blue in the Camel and Giraffe pattern.  Although it does not bear a maker's mark, it is attributed to Minton based on the discovery of an engraved copper plate with this design in Minton's inventory.  The printed mark added by the maker is for James Donovan, a successful glass and china merchant and decorator at George's Quay, Dublin,...


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