Dessert plate (detail)

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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: 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
  Plate, dessert
  
• 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
  
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• 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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