English Cream Ware “The Prodigal Son” Plate

England/Holland Ca. 1780

An English Cream Ware plate with the decoration done in Holland. The subject is from a series of scenes that tell the story of the Prodigal Son. This one translates as “In Misery”. The decoration is all over the glaze and very colorful. I find this one humorous as I look at the pigs.

Price

$950

Condition

Excellent condition.

Measurements

Diameter: 9 7/8"

Next Piece

American Eagle Decorated Chinese Coffee Pot, Ca. 1800

This porcelain eagle decorated lighthouse form coffee pot was specifically made for the new American Republic market from the end of the 18th Century into the Federal period. At the time this coffee pot was produced there were only a few factories successfully producing true porcelain in Europe while the Chinese already had a nearly […]