Scott Brothers of Southwick Plate Sunderland Ware

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful rare Scott Brothers transfer printed plate in yellow slip with the very decorative Paisley pattern. The plate has lovely contrasting colours and a pretty shape. It is stamped Scott Brothers to the back and is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Circa 1850.

Thomas Pearson Scott was said to have invented the technique of using yellow slip instead of ink to apply the transfers. He carried out the process in secret in a separate room and when he died in 1864 the production of this type of ware ceased.

Examples of the Paisley pattern can be seen in the Sunderland Museum and are illustrated in “Sunderland Pottery” by John C Baker page 19, plate V. The plate measures 24 cms in diametre.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA796209

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Description

This is a beautiful rare Scott Brothers transfer printed plate in yellow slip with the very decorative Paisley pattern. The plate has lovely contrasting colours and a pretty shape.

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It is stamped Scott Brothers to the back and is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration.

Rams Head Antiques

Circa 1850.

fig 1. Scott Brothers of Southwick Plate Sunderland Ware

Thomas Pearson Scott was said to have invented the technique of using yellow slip instead of ink to apply the transfers. He carried out the process in secret in a separate room and when he died in 1864 the production of this type of ware ceased.

fig 2. Scott Brothers of Southwick Plate Sunderland Ware

Examples of the Paisley pattern can be seen in the Sunderland Museum and are illustrated in “Sunderland Pottery” by John C Baker page 19, plate V. The plate measures 24 cms in diametre.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

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