Maker: Rathbone  Pattern: Duke of Wellington

Thomas Rathbone & Co of the Midlothian Pottery, Portobello, Scotland was the maker of this charming rural scene set within a distinctive border. Items in this design are found with a printed drape and ribbon backstamp, similar to Mason's, plus the words Patronised by the Duke of Wellington. By default the design is now often referred to as Duke of Wellington, although this hardly does justice to the bucolic shepherd and his sheep standing amidst an area of natural beauty, with a cottage ornee in the near background! This is the rarer small size plate.
No maker's backstamp.
Some minor wear to face and mottling of glaze round rim, with glaze blemishes on the back. In reality this is in superb condition, with bright sound glaze.

Dimensions: 20.5 cm / 8 ins