Sold for:
$207
$207
Four Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Children's ABC Plates, England, early 19th century, all with a raised alphabet around the rim, one depicting "TIRED OF PLAY," one showing "THE WALK," both with polychrome highlights; one with red transfer design depicting a proverb about "DRUNKENNESS,"; and one admonishing to "Plough Deep While Sluggards Sleep," (imperfections), dia. 6-7 1/4 in. Tired of play- brown toned, a few small glaze losses around rim; The walk-brown toned, a few small glaze losses around rim; Drunkenness- 4 in line from rim, scattered light brown spots; Sluggards- very good.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07
