Plate
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
35 x 147 mm; 230 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22796.1
Summary
One of four crescent-shaped, white ceramic side dishes with the Gibbs' crest in black on one edge - this is an upraised arm, encased in armour, and holding a battleaxe above the motto: TENAX PROPOSITI. Embossed pie-crust rim. Marked on base in black in an oval is a crown and: SOANE & SMITH / 462 OXFORD STREET / LONDON W. One end been broken and repaired. Cracks at other end and chips on base.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters