Rare Harold Rathbone for Della Robbia large pottery charger,...

Hammer

£4,800

Rare Harold Rathbone for Della Robbia large pottery charger, dated 1894, inscribed to a central banner 'Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards Men', wrapped around a tree and with a wide border decorated with panels of angels playing instruments in colours against a blue ground, painted 'DR' mark, dated and further inscribed 'DEG by H. Rathbone', 49cm diameter

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Fine crazing throughout. On the face of the plate there is one small chip to the rim at the edge. A number of chips on the underside of the edge showing the face of the plaque. On the underside these can be clearly seen and number approximately 15, the largest being a cluster of five covering approx. 6cm. Slight warping. No restoration has been found. Overall a remarkable survivor. From a private collection on Wirral.