Lot 122
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A GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'SUMATRA' PATTERN PLATE
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more Sumatra 'Sumatra' was registered in 1891 and is an unusual pattern in that it is borderless and has only ever been seen in a single colour, blue. Sumatra makes reference to the largest island in Indonesia. It is located in the India-China sea trade route and there has always been a strong Indian influence. The array of exotic flower and fauna provided inspiration for this stylised design.
A GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'SUMATRA' PATTERN PLATE

CIRCA 1891, BLUE PRINTED FACTORY MARK AND PATTERN NAME, IMPRESSED MARK, REGISTRATION NO. 164182

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A GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'SUMATRA' PATTERN PLATE
CIRCA 1891, BLUE PRINTED FACTORY MARK AND PATTERN NAME, IMPRESSED MARK, REGISTRATION NO. 164182
Printed overall in blue
8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm.) diam.
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