Commemorative plate
D. Barnard and Son
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
9.5 in (Width); 9.5 in (Length)
Place of origin
Leeds
Order this imageCollection
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 428331.2
Summary
Commemorative plate, octagonal, white glazed with black transfer print in centre. Depicting Disraeli seated, surrounded by floral frame on three sides and coronet above. Printed below 'The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G./ 'What practice howsoe'er expert/ In fitting aptest words to things,/ Or voice, the righest-toned that sings/ Hath power to give thee as thou wert?'.' Reverse with maker's mark 'Rd No 41050/ D. Barnard and Son/ Leeds.' Plate damaged at corners. Similar to NT/HUG/C/18a and C/18c.
Marks and inscriptions
'Rd No 41050/ D. Barnard and Son/ Leeds.'
Makers and roles
D. Barnard and Son, maker