This painted transfer plate shows a man about to strike his wife and the children are between. The plate reads "Fearful of quarrels and brutal violence. Are the natural consequences of the frequent use of the bottle." The plate measures 8" and has a very slight hairline to the daisy border.
Another in this famous temperance series the plate measures 7 3/4' and the painted transfer shows a family grieving, the transfer reads "Cold misery and want destroy their youngest child they console themselves with the bottle"
The transfer plate The Bottle lV shows a family standing outside a shop that sells wine and spirits. The Painted transfer reads "Unable to gain employment they are driven by poverty into the streets to beg and by this means they still supply the bottle. Highly collectable the plate measures 7".
A colorful painted transfer inside a daisy bordered rim, the plate measures 8" The transfer shows a family huddled around a fire and the transfer reads "An execution sweeps off the greater part of their furniture." At the bottom of the plate "They comfort themselves with the bottle" A famous English temperance series and very collectable and difficult to find.
Blue and White Spode Copland teacup and saucer made for Tiffany and Co. a chinoiserie pattern decorates the cup and saucer and inside the cup rim is printed "We'll take a cup of kindness yet for days of auld lang syne." Gilt decoration to the handle and rim. I have two of these and you can purchase one or both. Perfect and unusual for lovers of Blue and White.
A very early decorated Leeds creamware plate with flower garlands around the middle of the plate and Cherries beautifully painted in the center. The border is decorated and the plate is in mint condition. The plate dates C1800 or earlier and is almost 10". A beautiful plate and a very early one.
A very early Decorated creamware plate showing rosebuds and forget me not decoration in the center beautifully painted. The plate has decoration around the border and is perfect. Leeds C 1800 The plate measures 8".
An early Chamberlains Worcester plate measuring 7 1/2". The plate is in the very desirable cobalt blue decorated in gilt in a Chinoiserie motif with a painted transfer in the center. Showing a seal and a unicorn, a red banner reads Ubi Amor Ibi Fides or where there is love there is faith. A wonderful example the plate is unrestored and perfect.
A beautifully decorated Limoges jewelry box which measures 5" high and 6" wide. It stands on decorated feet and has a gold metal bow closure. The box is cobalt blue with gilt and floral decoration. The inside shows a small bouquet at the bottom and on the inside of the lid. A lovely piece.
A pair of royal children each with an animal sitting on a plinth alongside. The young girl has a cat companion and the young boy a black and white spaniel. The figures stand 8 and 9" high They are charming and perfect. I have never seen a pair like these. They date C1850
