This is a fabulous Victorian Scottish Pottery Platter or Serving Plate.
It is a highly decorative piece and could also be put on display on a dresser or wall.
It is made of earthenware at the James Jamieson & Co. Pottery at Bo'ness in West Lothian in the 1850s.
James Jamieson produced a series of very fine transfer printed designs called 'Modern Athens', showing different landmarks in the 'Athens of the North' (Edinburgh). The designs on my platter are applied with light blue ink.
This much sought-after ashet is decorated with transfer prints including, in the center, a view of the Royal Institution, now the Royal Scottish Academy, on the Mound in Edinburgh. It shows the space around the Gallery and is before the National Gallery of Scotland was built. The foundation stone for the new Gallery was laid by Prince Albert in 1850. Edinburgh Castle is seen on top of the Castle Rock in the distance.
The edge decoration has Rococo scrolls and views of the many Greek Revival buildings in Edinburgh - including the Burns Monument at the foot of Calton Hill etc.
This large platter is 33 cm x 39 cm.
CONDITION: No chips or cracks. Some signs of use - but in fairly good antique condition.
Another example of this plate is in the collection of the National Museum of Scotland on Chamber Street. These larger chargers are harder items of Victorian Scottish Pottery to find for sale - my asking price is a fair price for it.
UK Postage Only. This will be very carefully packed and sent to you with Parcelforce48 tracked. This will cost £10 and applied to your order at the checkout -