Lot Essay
Cf. Anthony Ray,'Delftware Diversions', E.C.C. Transactions, Vol. 11, Pt. 2 (1982), pp. 154 & 155, pls. 77 & 78 for a discussion of the 'Stamped Circle' group.
CIRCA 1740
Details
A Bristol delft sponged blue and white plate
Circa 1740
The centre with Cupid standing on a fence flanked by grasses within a double-lined circular cartouche surrounded by interlocking sponged circles within a border of sponged circles, stylised flowerheads, diamond, loop and line ornament, the underside with circle and dash ornament (minute glaze flaking to the rim)
9.7/8 in. (25 cm.) diam.
Circa 1740
The centre with Cupid standing on a fence flanked by grasses within a double-lined circular cartouche surrounded by interlocking sponged circles within a border of sponged circles, stylised flowerheads, diamond, loop and line ornament, the underside with circle and dash ornament (minute glaze flaking to the rim)
9.7/8 in. (25 cm.) diam.