A very rare Caughley dessert centre dish
circa 1788-93
of melon shape with a basket-weave border, finely painted in light blue with the 'Bright Landscapes 4' pattern, featuring a milkmaid and a cow with houses and trees beyond, impressed 'SALOPIAN', 30cm wide

Notes: One of only three pieces recorded with this pattern, this dish likely formed part of a single service. Unlike the other Bright Landscapes patterns, each piece is painted with the same scene. Although the scene bears a stylistic resemblance to engravings by Paul Sandby, no source has yet been traced.

Condition Report

Some rubbing to the gilding around the rim and the border of the painted landscape. Beyond that, the dish is in good order with no cracks, chips, damages or any restorations.

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