$119
Two Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Children's ABC Plates, England, early 19th century, both with a raised alphabet band around the rim, one with blue transfer design depicting "A LECTURE ON THE COLD WATER CURE," and a red transfer-decorated plate depicting an organ grinder playing to a small group of children, (imperfections), dia. 8, 8 3/8 in., respectively. COLD WATER CURE- glaze wear on cavetto, spreading tight hairline with brownish discoloration, 1/3 in. rim chip, and several spots of discoloration. organ grinder-glaze wear to high points, three 1 in. rim lines, light brownish discoloration.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07