Rare Antique Naval Maritime History Mess Plate 19thC Blue and White Transfer

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Rare Antique Naval Martitime History Mess Plate 19thC Blue and White Transfer This is a historically interesting ceramic plate. In all likelihood this would have been produced by a Staffordshire pottery. It has an early blue and white transfer print. The piece is a mess plate from the mens dining areas of one of the naval warship fleet of the mid 19th century. In particlular it is from Mess No 3. Crew members had to purchase their own individual plates. In fact the promise of a regular meal was one of the main attractions of a life at sea. For me it is just wonderful to hold a piece like this and consider the stories behind it. The plate measures approximately 8 inches in diameter. Condition is fair, there is a small chip and some cracking which I have made an effort to photograph. I have several other interesting antique plates from the pottery and would significantly discount postage on multiple buys. Whilst I feel I hav e set a fair price for this piece based on its quality and condition, I am more than open to reasonable offers as I would love for it to find a nice new home. Questions are more than welcome. Please take a look at my sellers page to find out more information about me and the service I provide as well as my excellent record of feedback. Be sure to add me to your favourites list ! I have many other beautiful read more
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