1887 Kids Alphabet Abc Plate Robinson Crusoe Rescues Friday, Brownhills Pottery & Co., Uk

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A very beautiful antique children's ABC - Alphabet plate
It belongs to a series, illustrating the "Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" … Read more A very beautiful antique children's ABC - Alphabet plate
It belongs to a series, illustrating the "Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1719, being a favorite book ever since for children and adult alike
This particular plate depicts a scene titled "Crusoe Rescues Friday"
The transfer is well printed in dark brown, with hand colored details in blue, green and yellow and includes the whole alphabet around the rim with the central scene depicting the two protagonists, with the ocean in the background
Made by BROWNHILLS POTTERY CO, from Tunstall, Stoke-on Trent, Staffordshire England
It is clearly transfer marked with the Rd No 69963, the B.P. Co initials and the place Tunstall England. There is also a letter C
Circa 1887-1888
All original, scarce to find and very collectible

Measurements: Approx. 7.25" diameter x 0.75"
Weighs about 11 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. On the underside, there are two unobtrusive spots of glaze craquelures and discoloration, consistent with age and use. All original See less