Plate, Parasol Willow

Item Number: P134
Shape Type: Dinner Plate
Pattern Name: Parasol Willow
Date: c. 1800-1810
Dimensions: D 10″
Maker: Daniel
Maker’s Mark: ImpressedDescription:
An earthenware dinner plate. This is the actual piece described and illustrated in Coysh’s book 2, P. 22 and, according to the Pulvers (Pulver Collection) the only example known with this mark. Daniel opperated the Newport Pottery at Burslem, Staffordshire c. 1786-1810. Distinguishing features of this pattern include: A woman with an umbrella (parasol) standing to the right in the foreground with a child standing next to her; a large boat with sail and pennant, and three willow trees in the upper half of the scene. The geometric border is the same as the border found on the “Three Pennants” pattern which has many similar elements. The latter differs from “Parasol Willow” by the absence of the flying birds and the woman with parasol and child. The “Three Pennants” pattern has not one but three pennants which are found on the boat, the building at the end of the pier, and on the top of the pavilion. The example of “Parasol Willow,” shown here with the “W DANIEL” impressed mark, is considered by Coysh and Henrywood to be a rare marked example.  Provenance: The Pulver Collection.
Condition: Good: A 3″ long narrow chip under the rim at 8 o’clock has been restored.