A Meakin nursery plate
printed and painted with the building for the Great Exhibition, London, 1851, above an inscription and the dimensions for Paxton's design, the border moulded with sprigs of flowers and corn, within a pink line, impressed mark, circa 1815 (some rubbing) -- 13.5cm. diam. See illustration
Lot Essay
Cf. John May, op. cit., p.135, pl.175.
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