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Prattware
The collection of “Prattware”, and particularly pot-lids, has been a popular collecting area for a substantial time, and generally the market has been a stable one. It is assumed that the majority of collectors will be familiar with the items and the range available, and already be using appropriate reference works. On this site all reference numbers relate to “The Price Guide to Pot-Lids and Other Underglaze Colour Prints on Pottery” by A Ball. For those unaware of the volume it is a useful and comprehensive guide that is primarily used for illustrative purposes, there being better works available for the history of this collecting area. Many of the lids on the site are framed by myself, having made and fitted the circular frames to suit. Most items show images back and front. The lids so presented are primarily for decorative purposes, but should further condition details be required please contact me.
"Strasbourg"Pot lid entitled "Strasbourg" (PL No 331). This was probably used for Crosse & Blackwell's "Strasbourg" paste. It has the title to the foot of the base and is price category C. It is of medium rarity. This one comes complete with t...(more details)
£85.00
"Lady with Guitar"This pretty lid can be found with lettering "Cold Cream of Roses". It is also found as here with a raised floral border and is one of the most attractive of all the lids....(more details)
£110.00
"Hauling in the Trawl"This pretty lid is part of the Pegwell Bay series of lids, "Hauling in the Trawl" (PL No 53). It is vibrantly coloured. The subject is always popular due to the seafaring nature of the image. The border is of the twisted rope variety. It ha...(more details)
£55.00
"The Donkey's Foal"A very popular oblong lid entitled "The Donkey's Foal" (PL No 386). These oblong versions of the pot lid are always desirable, and this one is top right in the set of of four in the picture. It is slightly crazed, well coloured, and in good...(more details)
£75.00
"Milking the Cow"A very popular oblong lid entitled "Milking the Cow" (PL No 391). These oblong versions of the pot lid are always desirable, and this one is top left in the set of of four in the picture. It is slightly crazed, well coloured, and in good co...(more details)
£75.00
"Tyrolese Village Scene"A very popular oblong lid entitled "Tyrolese Village Scene" (PL No 395). These oblong versions of the pot lid are always desirable, and this one is bottom right in the set of of four in the picture. It is slightly crazed, well coloured, and in g...(more details)
£75.00
"Seashore Scene"A very popular oblong lid entitled "Seashore Scene" (PL No 393). These oblong versions of the pot lid are always desirable, and this one is bottom left in the set of of four in the picture. It is slightly crazed, well coloured, and in good condi...(more details)
£75.00
"Bear, Cock, Lion"This is a small lid and part of the political series, relating to the Crimean War of 1854. It is found in variations of dotted border, fancy border, and with/without the title at the foot of the picture....(more details)
£135.00
Floral Small Pot lid & PotThis is a very pretty small pot lid and base decorated with a floral pattern not recorded in any of the reference books as far as can be determined. The decoration continues from the lid to the base. The nature of the decoration indicates that it is proba...(more details)
£85.00
"The Bully"The print was copied from a painting by the well known Victorian artist W Mulready. It is one of the finest plates and can be found with a number of borders, this being the acorn and profuse gold combination. It is very richly and beautifully presented. I...(more details)
£140.00
Floral Small Pot lid & waisted PotThis is a very pretty small pot lid and base decorated with a floral pattern not recorded in any of the reference books as far as can be determined. The decoration continues from the lid to the base, the lattwe being waisted into the top. It probably...(more details)
£85.00
"Shells""Shell Subjects" come in a variety of different images and sizes, all grouped in the A Ball reference book (page 43) together. They are attractive and sharp pictures and form part of the "Pegwell Bay" series. Framed in an oak frame....(more details)
£85.00
"A Fix"This medium sized lid comes in two varieties, the difference being the presence or otherwise of the broom and barrel. It also comes with a white surround and no title, and there are later issuues around....(more details)
£115.00
"Albert Memorial"This is a medium sized lid and fairly common, the only variation being either with or without the title....(more details)
£110.00
"High Life"This dog picture is adapted from Landseer's painting bearing the same name. It is paired naturally with "Low Life" (PL No 275). It is an oak frame....(more details)
£140.00
"The Second Appeal"A medium sized lid which includes the lettering "No by heaven I exclaimed may I perish" and "If ever I plant in that bosom a thorn" under the rim of the frame. One of the series that include "The First Appeal" (PL No 329B) an...(more details)
£125.00
"Floral"This interesting lid has the lettering "Piesse & Lubin" and underneath it "No2 New Bond Street". Another address of "28 South Molton St" can be found, as well as "189 Regent St W1". This is a medium sized lid....(more details)
£135.00
"Lovers"This lid can be found in small and extra small sizes, and the sky may be seen in one or two places. The sash on the man varies between blue and red. Its natural pairing is "The Trysting Place (PL No 118). The borders also vary between Fancy or Line, ...(more details)
£130.00
Floral Pot Lid and baseOne of the rarer potlids within the category "Floral", being Number 131/21. These are all price category C. It is a very pretty lid and base and is from the Ken Smith collection. The gilt circle is slightly rubbed as the picture shows....(more details)
£85.00
