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Soup plate (detail)
This detail shows the mark of the Glasgow potters, J. & M.P. Bell & Company. The mark is on the base of a transfer-printed earthenware soup plate dating from between 1842 and 1880.
There were many variations in Bell's marks. This one consists of ancient ruined pillars, trees and a rock in the foreground with the pattern name 'PALESTINE' and the company initials 'J. & M.P.B & Co'.
Like many other potteries in the second half of the 19th century, Bell's most popular ware was transfer-printed earthenware, which was durable, decorative and affordable by the masses. Some designs were extremely well produced.
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000-190-002-143-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.1994.923 |
Date: |
1842 - 1880 Between 1842 and 1880
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Material: |
Earthenware. Inscription: Marks: [ancient ruined pillars and trees]; Palestine / J. & M.P. Bell & Co.; 9
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Dimensions: |
48 mm H x 262 mm D
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What: |
Soup plate
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Who: |
J. and M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow (Maker)
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Where: |
Middle East, Palestine Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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Description: |
Soup plate with blue and white 'Palestine' pattern of figures with palm trees, a building, bridge and hills behind, made by J. & M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow, 1842 - 1880
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References: |
- Coysh, A W & Henrywood, R K. The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880, Vol 2. Woodbridge, 1989.
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