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A 19thc Framed Plaster Plaque, Law and Chelsea Brewery Interest C1880, 42cm Wide
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A 19thc Framed Plaster Plaque, Law and Chelsea Brewery Interest C1880, 42cm Wide

19th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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A 19th Century Framed Plaster Plaque, with a Legal and Chelsea Brewery Interest, C1880, 42cm wide.

A handsome 19th century, plaster plaque in relief form with an ebonised frame, the plaque featuring an agricultural scene of 3 men attempting to manually milk a cow whilst wrestling it, titled ‘The Lawsuit’, an humorous allegorical subject that implies the lawyer is ‘milking it’ from his feuding clients.., featuring a handwritten note to the reverse, confirming its history and provenance, linking it to the former Chelsea Brewery on the Kings Road, Chelsea.

The former brewery’s building still remains on the Kings Road, on the corner of Lots Road and commonly known as The Antiques Cave or The Cave.

The plaster plaque has a fabulous timeworn aged surface, the plaque remains in excellent condition, without chips, cracks or loss.

A superb antique plaque with a historical interest.

Dimensions

Width 42cm Inc frame

Height 29cm

Depth 4cm

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Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Framed Plaster Plaque to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132485
Description
A 19th Century Framed Plaster Plaque, with a Legal and Chelsea Brewery Interest, C1880, 42cm wide.

A handsome 19th century, plaster plaque in relief form with an ebonised frame, the plaque featuring an agricultural scene of 3 men attempting to manually milk a cow whilst wrestling it, titled ‘The Lawsuit’, an humorous allegorical subject that implies the lawyer is ‘milking it’ from his feuding clients..

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, featuring a handwritten note to the reverse, confirming its history and provenance, linking it to the former Chelsea Brewery on the Kings Road, Chelsea.
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fig 1. A rectangular framed brown plaster plaque in relief depicting figures interacting around a cow, with an inscription reading THE LAW SUIT.
fig 1. A 19thc Framed Plaster Plaque, Law and Chelsea Brewery Interest C1880, 42cm Wide

The former brewery’s building still remains on the Kings Road, on the corner of Lots Road and commonly known as The Antiques Cave or The Cave.

The plaster plaque has a fabulous timeworn aged surface, the plaque remains in excellent condition, without chips, cracks or loss.

fig 2. A rectangular framed brown plaster plaque in relief depicting figures interacting around a cow, with an inscription reading THE LAW SUIT.
fig 2. A 19thc Framed Plaster Plaque, Law and Chelsea Brewery Interest C1880, 42cm Wide

A superb antique plaque with a historical interest.

Dimensions

Width 42cm Inc frame

Height 29cm

Depth 4cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Framed Plaster Plaque to the 1880s.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132485
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A rectangular framed brown plaster plaque in relief depicting figures interacting around a cow, with an inscription reading THE LAW SUIT. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19thc Framed Plaster Plaque, Law and Chelsea Brewery Interest C1880, 42cm Wide

Archive II A rectangular framed brown plaster plaque in relief depicting figures interacting around a cow, with an inscription reading THE LAW SUIT. View II
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A rectangular framed brown plaster plaque in relief depicting figures interacting around a cow, with an inscription reading THE LAW SUIT.
A 19thC Framed Plaster Plaque, Law and Chelsea Brewery Interest C1880, 42cm wide
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A rectangular framed brown plaster plaque in relief depicting figures interacting around a cow, with an inscription reading THE LAW SUIT.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPlaster, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBas-relief figures, Text inscription, Moulded timber frame
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A nineteenth-century plaster plaque is a moulded relief artwork made from plaster of Paris, frequently used for interior architectural decoration or as a framed collectible wall hanging depicting historical, literary, or satirical scenes.

These pieces were typically cast using plaster of Paris or composition material into a mould, often finished with a pigmented coating or bronze-effect paint to simulate metal, and housed within a timber frame.

Authenticity is determined by examining the crispness of the casting detail, the presence of age-related micro-cracking or crazing in the plaster, the type of historic framing materials, and the presence of makers marks or inscriptions on the reverse or base.

An antique relief plaque adds textural depth and historical narrative when hung on a neutral wall in a study, library, or hallway, paired with traditional or transitional furnishings to create a curated aesthetic.

Antique plaster should be kept away from direct moisture and humidity, and cleaned exclusively with a very soft, dry brush to remove dust, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths which can damage the delicate surface.
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