A Hartley, Greens & Co., Leeds creamware plate

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A Hartley, Greens & Co., Leeds creamware plate
transfer-printed in black with a crown amongst a banner inscribed GEORGE IV CROWN'D July TH19 1821, issuing roses and thistles, with a back line border, impressed marks, circa 1821 (cracked and flaked) -- 22.2cm. diam.
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Lot Essay

Cf. J. & J. May, op. cit., p.44, pl.65.
These plates are said to have been made for the Leeds Parish Church School Coronation dinner and intended as a keep-sake for each pupil.

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