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An Antique English Creamware Tortoise Glazed fruit molded Plate, c1770

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An Antique English Creamware Tortoise Glazed fruit molded Plate with pierced-edge decoration, c1770

Diameter:  10 3/4"

Condition:  Restoration to 2 hairlines and some edge wear

Literature  "...Shards were found in quantity on the Whieldon site in both saltglaze and creamware, the creamware shards being often decorated with coloured glazes."  Source: Creamware and other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House.

Source:  This mold was commonly used for saltglaze.  For a similar plate in saltglaze see "English Saltglazed Earthenware by Chas F. Luxmoore Platel 33."