Early Pearlware Plate ~ Dear Unto My Heart ~ 1830

Code: 11707

VERY EARLY PEARLWARE PLATE 

Staffordshire England ~ c. 1830

This fabulous earthenware antique plate measures 7 1/4 " in diameter.  The plate has a slightly wavy edge with a moulded border of continuous flower heads and foliage. Transfer printed in black with polychrome hand painting under the glaze in bright colors. 

But thou art dear unto my heart

More dear than Tongue can tell

And if a fault is cherished there

Tis loving thee too well

Light weight and beautifully potted.  Appears to have never been used.  There is an internal hairline per photos.