Description: Fitzhugh Shrimp Dish Absolutely stunning piece in very fragile pearlware with incredibly defined handle. Unusual impressed H.H. mark. The pattern was probably produced by little known Staffordshire firm George Harrison from 1790-95 but they used a "G. Harrison mark", this is marked H.H. with similar font and print and they did produce this exact pattern so probably can be safely attributed. Form reminiscent of the chinese export shrimp dishes. C. 1790-1795. Affixed with "A True Blue Exhibit 1998" circular label, for an exhibition of British blue transfer-printed earthenware held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Friends of Blue, the Wedgwood Museum, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, March 21-July 12, 1998. The pattern is named for the FitzHugh family, active in the East India Company who brought back a porcelain service from China in the late 18th century. The central pattern contains a medallion that incorporates dragons regarded as lords of the heavens and the seas. The dragons surround a motif as having the appearance of an open pomegranate, a Buddhist symbol of prosperity. Surrounding the center medallion are flowers of the 4 seasons: Peony for spring, Lotus for summer, Chrysanthemum for autumn and Prunus for winter. These are combined with elements of the Four Treasures, or Accomplishments which are music, chess, calligraphy and painting. What distinguishes this pattern from most Fitzhugh patterns is the border. Instead of the Trellis Diaper border used for most Fitzhugh patterns, this plate was printed with a different border design containing geometric motifs and a modified butterfly. Approx. 8"H X 8"W. Provenance: Flora Rabinovitch Collection Documentation: TCC Database #18969 Condition: 3 small chips to edge, hairline at handle, otherwise minor imperfections to be expected with age. I will be listing a large selection of Historical Staffordshire from some renowned collections so please keep watching. Terms of Sale Please review photos closely. I try and represent items as accurately as possible. Paypal is preferred. If there are any issues upon receipt of the item, please don't hesitate to contact me. Shipping Information Most items shipped USPS priority mail with insurance Thanks for looking!
Price: 243.75 USD
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-17T14:10:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Color: Blue
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: Georgian
Material: Earthenware
Maker: George Harrison
Age: Pre-1800
