Lot 89
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THREE GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'BORNEO' PATTERN RICE-PLATES
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more Borneo 'Borneo' became a registered pattern in 1890 and as with 'Keelin Hong' shows an understanding of Chinese mythology and symbolism. The use of the phoenix poised directly above the stylised dragon amongst shells, and the repeated use of the same creatures to the border show a combination of clever marketing and cultural insight.
THREE GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'BORNEO' PATTERN RICE-PLATES

CIRCA 1890, RED PRINTED FACTORY MARKS AND PATTERN NAMES, IMPRESSED MARKS, REGISTRATION NO. 149158

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THREE GLASGOW POTTERY, J. & M.P. BELL & CO. LTD, 'BORNEO' PATTERN RICE-PLATES
CIRCA 1890, RED PRINTED FACTORY MARKS AND PATTERN NAMES, IMPRESSED MARKS, REGISTRATION NO. 149158
One printed to the centre in red, within a blue border, two printed overall in red
9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.) diam. (3)
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