The Ploughman
SOLD
Although this item has been sold, we have a range of similar items that may be of interest to you.
View similar items
Delivery Quote Request
Please fill in the form below to request a delivery quote from Appleby Antiques.
Contact Appleby Antiques
United Kingdom
Simply fill in the below form to get in touch with Appleby Antiques regarding this item.
About this item
An early 19th century, blue transfer printed child’s plate. This is impressed, to the reverse, with a crown, and it dates from c.1820. The crown is the mark of Clews Pottery, Staffordshire. The transfer print depicts a farmer ploughing his field and the verse reads:
“The Ploughman
The Ploughman’s labour first prepares
The bosom of the earth for seed
This done he has no further cares
Then other labourers succeed”.
The border to the plate is finely moulded with a mixture of flowers and foliage. The plate is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 15cm. Depth 1.9cm.
Price includes postage within the U.K. Shipping to the U.S.A. add £20. Most of Western Europe add £10.
Additional Information
United Kingdom
