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Maker: Minton Pattern: Camel and Giraffe
An interesting design combining both Oriental and European elements, with the camel and giraffe derived from Bewick engravings published in his History of Quadrupeds.
Only recently attributed to Minton it features in Minton Printed Pottery by Geoffrey Priestman page 127.
Pretty octagonal shaped plate, with indented rims, and of modest size. Signs of wear, including a chip on the rim at the top, another nick and rubbing to the rim. Overall bright and clean.
No maker's backstamp.
Provenance: The personal collection of Gresham Copeland, passing by descent to his son Robert Copeland. Collection identification label on back AGC 556.
Dimensions: 21.5 cm / 8.5 ins
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