By John Dickson
On page 57 of Professor Mortimer’s new book it says that the source of the picture on the above pot lid is unknown.
I am enclosing a photocopy of a small print of Great Yarmouth Quay, which I have purchased today at an Antiques Fair. The small print explains that it is [...]
Produced by F&R Pratt. Circa 1860 -1890
One of twelve subjects found that form a desirable service.
Items with bird subjects are quite scarce and mainly found on ware. Engraving plates still exist but are easy to spot as they are clearly marked ‘coalport’ on their backs. Prattware is particularly known [...]
Produced by TJ & J Mayer for the closing of the exhibition on October 15th 1851.
This makes an excellent pair with the (Opening Ceremony) of May 1st 1851, Queen Victoria performed the opening. Prince Albert conducted the closing ceremony.
Unknown factory.
A beautiful lid with a strange foreshortened right arm. Can be found on a plain white surround or complete with mottled surround on a matching base. An embellished example once held the world record price for a Pot Lid of £3000 back in May 1982.
Produced by F&R Pratt. Circa 1860 -1890
One of twelve subjects found that form a desirable service.
Items with bird subjects are quite scarce and mainly found on ware. Engraving plates still exist but are easy to spot as they are clearly marked ‘coalport’ on their backs. Prattware is particularly known [...]
Produced by F&R Pratt. Circa 1852 for the retailer Thomas Jackson.
The registration mark for it’s production is clearly seen to the rear of the pony.
A very idealistic portrayal of country life in the Victorian period.
Lids were frequently altered when new plates were engraved or colour mixes altered producing variations, but by far the easiest way of altering the appearance of a lid, was to add and extra border. This gives the more discerning collector the opportunity to create an even more comprehensive collection. You cannot fail to appreciate how [...]
