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This is one of the most charming childrens plates i have ever had and I have had a few. the size of a cup plate and done in a clear brown transfer the plate shows 2 boys in 18th century dress, one of they riding a sheepdog. the transfer reads For A good boy. Three and 1/2" of charm and nostalgia with this little treasure. I believe this plate to date pre 1800.
Childrens plates were made in 44 different sizes and I belive this plate was not part of a set but made as a token of affection, commonly given to English children as rewards of merit. The transfer is a this tissue like sheet of paper which was transferred to the plate and fired. then the basic color was added. If addidional colors were used thenthe plate was fired again. In a seminar I took with Geoffrey Godden he said that 10,000 lbs of coal was needed to fire the kiln to a temperature to fire the plate. Lots of work going into these little trinkets. They were often decorated by women and children.
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