 | Maker: Elkin Knight Pattern:Hannibal Passing the Alps
Bowl with Foot c1830
By Elkin Knight & Bridgwood or one of the other Elkin, Knight partnerships of The Foley Potteries, Fenton. A magnificent centre-piece bowl, with broad foot and attractive indented rim. Printed in a soft blue with vignette scenes of Hannibal's historic crossing of the Alps, complete with the famous elephants, all set within trellis and floral borders.
Typical blue printed cartouche backstamp with the name of the pattern in a ribbon beneath.
The glaze is finely crazed and there has been a tiny knock to one of the points on the rim, but barely noticeable and overall in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 29cm diameter 13 cm high / 11.5 ins diameter 5.25
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 | Maker: Elkin Knight Pattern:Hannibal Passing the Alps green
Jug or Pitcher c1845
By Elkin Knight & Bridgwood or more likely by one of the other later Elkin, Knight partnerships of The Foley Potteries, Fenton.
Printed in green with two scenes of Hannibal's historic crossing of the Alps, complete with the famous elephants, all set within trellis and floral borders, which here is than usual, perhaps to fit the smaller piece.
No maker's backstamp.
Possible partial hairline or stress crack at base of handle, where it joins the body. Some scuffing and a small old chip under the foot rim, but all minor. Overall excellent condition.
Dimensions: 0.7 litres 15 cm high / 1.25 pints 6 ins high
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