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Platter

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
Decorated by: Jefferyes Hamett O'Neale (Irish, active in England 1734–1801)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions 38.1 cm (15 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number56.1318
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

Description"Warren Hastings" type with notched and lobed rim with gilded edge. Molded panels around rim between reserves painted with animals in scenes from Aesop's Fables. Center of plate is painted with floral sprays and insects. Set with 56.640-664 and mate to 56.1319. Oblong, mottled brown on back which is uneven.
Marks Red anchor