RecordSoup plate, made at Bo'ness, West Lothian
Soup plate, made at Bo'ness, West LothianThis earthenware soup plate was made in the second half of the 19th century at John Marshall & Co.'s pottery at Bo'ness in West Lothian. Although it is a standard British design, it was exported to south-east Asia. The plate is decorated with a wild rose pattern. In the centre is a scene of a river with boats. Good supplies of coal and clay and easy transport by sea meant that the south side of the Firth of Forth was an ideal location for potteries to develop. Small-scale works existed there from the 17th century and larger factories developed from around 1750 Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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