Soup plate (detail)

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This detail shows the mark of the Glasgow potters, J. & M.P. Bell & Company. The mark is on the base of a transfer-printed earthenware soup plate dating from between 1842 and 1880.

There were many variations in Bell's marks. This one consists of ancient ruined pillars, trees and a rock in the foreground with the pattern name 'PALESTINE' and the company initials 'J. & M.P.B & Co'.

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: 000-190-002-143-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1994.923
• Date: 1842 - 1880
  Between 1842 and 1880
  
• Material: Earthenware. Inscription: Marks: [ancient ruined pillars and trees]; Palestine / J. & M.P. Bell & Co.; 9
  Soup plate
  
• Dimensions: 48 mm H x 262 mm D
  
• What: Soup plate
  
• Subject:
• Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow (Maker)
  
• Where: Middle East, Palestine
  Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
• Event:
• Description: Soup plate with blue and white 'Palestine' pattern of figures with palm trees, a building, bridge and hills behind, made by J. & M.P. Bell and Co., Glasgow, 1842 - 1880
  
• References:
  • Coysh, A W & Henrywood, R K. The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880, Vol 2. Woodbridge, 1989. 
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