plate
formerly attributed to: Hicks & Meigh (English, estab. 1807, closed 1822)
circa 1840-circa 1845
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Description
plate, decorated with a pattern popular in Europe where it was known as the 'tobacco leaf' design. Tobacco Leaf is one of the most prized of the Chinese Export patterns. The pattern was developed circa 1780 and much copied by many of the English porcelain and pottery factories.
Maker and role
formerly attributed to: Hicks & Meigh (English, estab. 1807, closed 1822)
Production place
England
Production date
circa 1840-circa 1845
circa 1830
circa 1830
Media description
Ironstone
Measurements
30 x dia 230 mm
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0775
TJC reference number
986
