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Soup plate

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made in Glasgow

Postcard of Soup plate.
000-100-103-921-C
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Soup plate

This transfer-printed earthenware soup plate was exported to South East Asia by the Glasgow potters, J. and M.P. Bell and Company. It dates from between 1842 and 1880.

The pattern of this plate is called 'SPORTING SUBJECT'. The centre shows four huntsmen and their hounds under trees with mountains in the background. The border pattern consists of roses against a blue edge.

Bells started exporting by the 1860s. Their trade with South East Asia was particularly important.


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Online ID: 000-100-103-921-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 647
Date: 1842 - 1880
Between 1842 and 1880
Material: Earthenware. Inscription: SPORTIN ... / J & M P B & Co
Dimensions: 260 mm
What: Plate, soup
Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co. (Maker)
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Description: Earthenware soup plate with a centre pattern showing four huntsmen under trees with hounds, by J. and M.P. Bell and Co. about 1842 - 1880 for export to south-east Asia
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