made in Glasgow
This detail shows the mark of the Glasgow potters, J. & M.P. Bell & Co. Ltd. It is on the base an century earthenware plate dating from between 1881 and the 1920s. The plate is transfer-printed with a design of chickens hatching, with the title, 'EVICTION' underneath.
There were many variations in Bell's marks. This one consists of a circular belt with a bell in the centre and a scroll underneath. On the belt are the initials 'J & MPB & Co Ld'. Around the bell are the words 'TRADE/MARK'. 'GLASGOW' is on the scroll underneath.
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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