Description: ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE EARLY CHILD'S ABC PLATE PRETTY POLL PARROT c. 1850 Dimensions ~ 6" Diameter This antique alphabet plate has a classic sawtooth border with the entire alphabet surrounding the well of the plate. The central transfer shows two young lads feeding their dog while enticing a parrot, a pretty poll, with a piece of bread. The saying on the plate reads, "Pretty Poll hold down your head and you'll get this piece of bread." Plates like these were given as gifts to children on special occasions and also used as educational tools. There is overall crazing and browning and a crack so please look at the pictures carefully so you'll know what you are purchasing.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Westbrook, Maine
End Time: 2024-09-17T17:55:23.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Collector Plate
Brand: Staffordshire
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Color: Beige/Yellow/Green/Red
Material: Porcelain
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Transferware
Culture: English