1842 Pair Antique HR Daniel Botanical Dinner Plates: Pierced Rims and Gilding

The first plate offered has a pierced and molded foliated scroll edge and rim surrounding a hand-painted landscape countryside view of the English Lake District. It is marked on the back in red "Derwent Water"
The view is after the steel engraving (or its source), entitled Le Lac de Fervent dans le Cumberland, published in a volume of L'Univers.
The other plate has a hand-painted landscape scene that is complementary but not titled on the back.

The set is rare because it is attributed to H & R Daniel during the time period between 1822 to 1846
Only a small volume of products was produced during this time period, which adds to its rarity.
The craftsmanship and quality are comparable to the work of other major manufacturers of the period.
These plates were manufactured circa 1842.
Heirloom quality.


HISTORY:
H & R Daniel is a little-known manufactory of porcelain and earthenware.
During the 24 years the pottery was in operation it was considered of equal stature with Spode, Minton, and their contemporaries.
The pottery was situated in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.

Henry Daniel (1765-1841) was an enameller and color maker. Prior to setting up his own manufactory, he ran a business within the Spode factory from 1805 to 1822.
Henry began his own business in 1822 and his son Richard joined him in 1826.

The business known as H & R Daniel continued until 1846 when it ceased due to insolvency.

Daniel's wares were said to be on par with the best hand-painted porcelain of the time.
Prestigious customers included the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Duke of Clarence( later William IV.

MEASUREMENTS:
Two dinner plates measure 9 3/4 inches in diameter.

CONDITION:
The set is in excellent condition overall with no chips, cracks, or crazing.
Please no dishwasher or microwave.
Minimal wear.
Hand washing is the best care.

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