TWO GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'BUAH BUAH' PATTERN RICE-PLATES

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Buah Buah 'Buah Buah' was registered the same year as 'Dhurian Nanas' in 1889. This pattern shows an array of fruit available in South East Asia reserved against a ground of tropical plants and flowers. The border is printed with the Chinese Taoist symbol of a bat, symbolising longevity and good fortune, these are reserved against fish scale and flower designs.

TWO GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'BUAH BUAH' PATTERN RICE-PLATES

CIRCA 1889, GREEN PRINTED FACTORY MARKS AND PATTERN NAMES, IMPRESSED MARKS, REGISTRATION NO. 131572

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TWO GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'BUAH BUAH' PATTERN RICE-PLATES
CIRCA 1889, GREEN PRINTED FACTORY MARKS AND PATTERN NAMES, IMPRESSED MARKS, REGISTRATION NO. 131572
One printed to the centre in green, within a red border, one printed overall in green
9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.) diam. (2)

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