PEARLWARE PLATE BY C J MASON - HERCULES FOUNTAIN PATTERN. This is an interesting Pearlware plate with a tale to tell! Made by C J Mason of Staffordshire. The plane decorated with a pattern that has three different names. Sometimes known as' the fountain pattern' also'Trentham Hall' the.
House shown to the right side of the plate, and perhaps best known as. Hercules Fountain pattern' The fountain has Hercules with his club.
The plate usually marked' Semi-China Warranted' as this example is. Plate diameter, 10 inches [25cm]. In lovely display condition, free of chips cracks & repairs.
For further detail on this pattern please see'The dictionary of Blue& White printed pottery. 1780- 1880 by A W Coysh & R K Henrywood Page 369.