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Code: 10216
AESTHETIC BROWN TRANSFERWARE CAKE OR SANDWICH PLATE
MELBOURNE PATTERN
Gildea and Walker Potteries
Tunstall, Staffordshire England
c. 1881
This unusual shaped Victorian aesthetic 9 " X 9 " square cake plate is transfer printed in dark brown. The pattern features delightful Japanesque geometric designs mixed with exotic palm trees and other tropicals. A shoreline with sailing vessels set to the horizon while a large flock of birds fly by.
An inset cartouche of a Rabbit ready to hop or pounce and another inset of a Raven drinking from a jug, Mushrooms on the ground and Birds in flight.
Great condition.