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Dessert plate (detail)

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made in Glasgow

Postcard of Dessert plate (detail).
000-190-002-200-C
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Dessert plate (detail)

This detail shows the mark of the Glasgow potters, J. & M.P. Bell & Co. Ltd. It is on the base of a transfer-printed earthenware dessert plate dating from around 1887.

The mark consists of a circular belt with a bell in the centre. On the belt are the initials 'J. & M.P.B & Co. Ld.' Above the belt is a banner with the pattern name 'BLYTHSWOOD' and below is a scroll marked 'GLASGOW'. Underneath the scroll is the registry number 71802.

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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Online ID: 000-190-002-200-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SVA 71
Date: Around 1887
c. 1887
Material: Glazed earthenware. Inscription: BLYTHSWOOD; J. & M P B & Co Ld; TRADE MARK / GLASGOW / Rd. No. 71802
Dimensions: 8.30" D
What: Plate, dessert
Subject: Furniture - rooms - Stonehouse parlour (NMAS Classification)
Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co. Ltd, Glasgow (Maker)
Stonehouse Collection
Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Scotland, Lanarkshire, Stonehouse
Event:
Description: Dessert plate of glazed earthenware with a light blue printed pattern, marked BLYTHSWOOD and J. & M P B & Co Ld, for Bell of Glasgow, c. 1887
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