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This earthenware plate was identified from sherds from the site of Rathbone's Pottery at Portobello in Midlothian. It dates from around 1830.

The centre is transfer-printed with a picture of Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV. The rim is relief moulded with animals.

As the 19th century progressed, Portobello became established as a major pottery centre. One of the town's most sophisticated factories was Rathbone's where fine earthenware was made by Thomas Rathbone, his wife Grace and their sons Samuel Robert and James up until 1850.

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• Online ID: 000-180-000-373-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1993.53
• Date: Around 1830
  Post medieval period
  
• Material: Copper alloy
  Mount
  
• Dimensions: 38 mm H x 30 mm L
  
• What: Mount
  
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• Where: SCOTLAND
  Scotland, East Lothian, Athelstaneford
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper alloy post-medieval mount shaped like a mitre and engraved with a foliage design, found at Athelstaneford, East Lothian
  
• References:
  • George Dalgleish (ed), Pots at the 'Pans: The Potteries of Prestonpans, Musselburgh and Portobello. Scottish Mining Museum, 1990 
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