An assembled set, probably Dutch made for the English market, the centers painted in tones of blue; dishes 3 and six in blue and manganese. All dishes display a crown above and an angel head and tassels below, the elaborate scrollwork cartouche is flanked by winged demi-griffins. Each dish is inscribed with one line from the popular verse, the lines individually numbered from 1 to 6.
The verse is written in an archaic script can be read as:
1 What is a merry man
2 Let hem doe all what he kan
3 to entertaine his gefts
4 with wine & merry jesst
5 but if his wyfe doth frowne
6 All meriment goes downe
Item Date: Late 17th Century
Measurement: Diameter: 8.25" to 8.5"
Material: Delftware
Item Condition: Dish 1 is restored (crack and large chip), dish 5 was repaired with staples which are only seen on the back... otherwise typical rim chips.
Price: $11,500
SKU 935-114
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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