Plate

Title:

Rhone Scenery

Object Name:

Plate

Object ID:

1967.019.05

Creator:

Mayer, Thomas, John & JosephPotter

Place of Origin:

Burslem, Staffordshire, England

Date:

1843-1855

Description:

Plate. Mulberry transfer printed earthenware. "RHONE SCENERY" pattern. Circular plate with shallow cavetto and an upward curving, slightly ribbed rim with a gently scalloped edge. Intertwined scroll leaf band around rim accented by floral swags on a five panel background with concentric lines. Rhone river scene with figures standing on bank with a Gothic structure in center, and background framed by trees. Printed mark on bottom: "T. J. & J. Mayer / Rhone / Scenery" in a circular seal with floral wreath under lion passant. Impressed marks: "square with dot in center" and "F B / 2". Part of a set.

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware - Transfer-printed

Dimensions:

H-0.9 Dia-7.5 inches

Provenance:

One of a set of serving pieces given by Ruth L. (Mrs. Richard G.) Wood of Randolph, NH. No history given. Mrs. Wood's husband, Richard George Wood (b. 1900) of Randolph, died in January of 1967. Mrs. Richard G. Wood of Montpelier, VT, donated ceramics and glassware in 1965 (1965.017).

Credit Line:

Gift of Ruth L. Wood

People:

Mayer, John, Mayer, Joseph, Mayer, Thomas, Wood, Richard George

Subjects:

Boats, Trees, Rivers