{"product_id":"scottish-pottery-modern-athens-ashet-royal-institution-edinburgh","title":"Scottish Pottery. 1850s \"Modern Athens\" Pattern Ashet. View of the Royal Institution, Edinburgh","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is made of earthenware at the James Jamieson \u0026amp; Co. Pottery at Bo'ness in West Lothian in the 1850s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ed\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ege 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large platter is 33 cm x 39 cm.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCONDITION: No chips or cracks. Some signs of use, but in fairly good antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39387712651328,"sku":"Sold for £195","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/scottish-pottery-1850s-modern-athens-pattern-ashet-view-of-the-royal-institution-edinburgh-612.webp?v=1791122913","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-pottery-modern-athens-ashet-royal-institution-edinburgh","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}