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Antique Scottish Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish ~ "Dr. Livingstone"
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Antique Scottish Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish ~ "Dr. Livingstone"

19th century
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"Dr. Livingstone I presume" was a phrase instantly familiar to every schoolchild of fifty years ago ~ This Late 19th Century Antique Scottish Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish, here attributed to Bo'ness Pottery of Falkirk,  was produced following the explorer's famous meeting with Henry Morton Stanley on 10th November 1871. Missionary work and exploration now having fallen from grace, items of this sort are sadly nowadays rather out of fashion. Nevertheless, an interesting and unusual item, rarely encountered in today's marketplace.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Applecross Antiques has dated this Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish to the 19th Century.

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SA1049674
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AEVBPDDL-95
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Description
"Dr. Livingstone I presume" was a phrase instantly familiar to every schoolchild of fifty years ago ~ This Late 19th Century Antique Scottish Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish, here attributed to Bo'ness Pottery of Falkirk,  was produced following the explorer's famous meeting with Henry Morton Stanley on 10th November 1871.
Missionary work and exploration now having fallen from grace, items of this sort are sadly nowadays rather out of fashion.
Applecross Antiques

Nevertheless, an interesting and unusual item, rarely encountered in today's marketplace.

fig 1. An octagonal cream earthenware dish featuring a central transfer-printed portrait of Dr Livingstone framed by flowers, flags, and a purple rim motif.
fig 1. Antique Scottish Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish ~ "Dr. Livingstone"

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BUY this fine Collector's Item NOW with your Debit / Credit Card via STRIPE our Ultra Secure Payment Gateway or via PayPal ~ Simply make your selection at the Checkout.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049674
Dealers Internal Ref
AEVBPDDL-95
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An octagonal cream earthenware dish featuring a central transfer-printed portrait of Dr Livingstone framed by flowers, flags, and a purple rim motif.
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Archive I An octagonal cream earthenware dish featuring a central transfer-printed portrait of Dr Livingstone framed by flowers, flags, and a purple rim motif.

Antique Scottish Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish ~ "Dr. Livingstone"

Archive II An octagonal cream earthenware dish featuring a central transfer-printed portrait of Dr Livingstone framed by flowers, flags, and a purple rim motif. View II
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An octagonal cream earthenware dish featuring a central transfer-printed portrait of Dr Livingstone framed by flowers, flags, and a purple rim motif.
Antique Scottish Victorian Commemorative Pottery Dish ~ "Dr. Livingstone"
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An octagonal cream earthenware dish featuring a central transfer-printed portrait of Dr Livingstone framed by flowers, flags, and a purple rim motif.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Victorian commemorative pottery refers to ceramic items produced during the nineteenth century to mark significant historical events, royal occasions, or notable public figures. These pieces feature transfer-printed designs, often enhanced with hand-coloured enamel accents, designed to document social history.

These items were crafted from refined earthenware or ironstone ceramics and kiln-fired. Decoration was achieved using underglaze transfer printing from engraved copper plates, frequently finished with overglaze polychrome hand-painted accents and a clear protective glaze.

Authentic period pieces exhibit manufacturing characteristics such as subtle transfer misalignments, fine crazing within the glaze, and stilt marks on the underside from kiln placement. Maker stamps, impression marks, or registry marks on the base further assist with precise identification.

Commemorative dishes can be displayed on plate stands inside glazed cabinets, mounted on gallery walls alongside framed artwork, or positioned flat as decorative accents on sideboards and bookshelves to incorporate historical depth into contemporary rooms.

Preserve earthenware ceramics by dusting gently with a soft cloth or cleaning with a microfibre cloth dampened with warm water. Avoid soaking, exposure to abrasive chemicals, and dishwashers, as porous earthenware absorbs moisture and overglaze enamel painting can wear away.
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