And the world would call back its neglected and unrequited men of genius if it could, and herein lies the principle that makes china command high prices—these conscience-prickings are the tribute posterity pays.

Characteristics of Plymouth and Bristol Porcelain.

Among special features of Plymouth and Bristol china, spiral ridges are to be seen, though often barely noticeable, running from the base transversely around the body of piece, more noticeable in basins and teapots, at an angle of 45°. The china of these factories is often untrue owing to imperfect firing, and is frequently cracked at base. The Bristol decorators had a partiality for wreaths and festoons of laurel in green, interspersed with detached bouquets of flowers. The Bristol glaze is rich and creamy white, and upon examination a series of minute depressions, somewhat similar to the bubbles on Oriental glaze, may be discovered.

SALE PRICES.

Plymouth.£s.d.
Bowls and covers, pair, formed as doveson their nests. Christie, February 5,1902770
Shell sweetmeat-dishes, two, paintedwith flowers in colours in the Chinesetaste, and encrusted with colouredshells and seaweed; and a smallerwhite ditto. Christie, February 5,1902550
Tankards, pair, painted with birds, treesand flowers in colours. Christie,February 5, 19024640
Mug, bell-shaped, 51⁄2 in. high, paintedexotic birds and continuous landscapein brilliant colours (markedwith Plymouth mark). Edwards,Son & Bigwood, Birmingham, May13, 19021200
Plymouth shaped Mug, painted withexotic birds and branches, and withgilt border, marked, 41⁄4 in. high.Puttick & Simpson, July 9, 192013130
Plymouth Mug, painted with birds andbranches, 51⁄4 in. high; and a PlymouthSauce-boat, painted withflowers in the Oriental taste. Christie,July 5, 192019190
Bristol.
Teacups and saucers, two, and a smalltray, painted with medallion headsin gilt borders and festoons of greenlaurel-wreaths between; and abowl and cream-jug nearly similar.Christie, February 4, 190216800
Teapot and cover and bowl, paintedwith bouquets of flowers. Christie,February 28, 19027150
Dishes, oval-shaped pair, painted withfestoons and sprays of flowers, incolours, gilt edges. Christie, February28, 190216160
Bowls, pair, fluted, painted with bouquetsof flowers, 111⁄4 in. diameter.Christie, July 2, 19022870
Cabaret, decorated with festoons offoliage in green and horizontal giltlines, consisting of oval plateau, teapot,sucrier and covers, milk-jug,and cup and saucer; mark, Dresdencrossed swords. Christie, July 2,19022760
Figures, pair, of a lady with tambourine,and a gentleman with a lyre, 11 in.high. Christie, June 10, 190252100
Figures, Mars and Minerva, 131⁄2 in. high.Christie, June 20, 190219190
Figure of a Nymph, allegorical of“Water,” 101⁄2 in. high. Christie,July 2, 190210100
Teacup and saucer, painted with portraitmedallions, green laurel festoons,gilt lines, and the interlacedinitials R. S. Part of service madeby Champion for Sir Robert Smyth.From the Edkins Collection. Christie,June 16, 190337160
Bristol china Teapot and cover, decoratedwith birds on branches andinsects, inscribed Mary Cowling,1771. Sotheby, May 17, 19202900
Bristol china deep Dish, octagonal, withfloral festoons, deep blue edge andcentre, 83⁄4 in. Sotheby, May 17,1920360
Two Bristol Plates, painted withfestoons of flowers in colours onwhite ground, 8 in. diameter. Christie,July 5, 1920990
Bristol Plaque, painted with a bouquetof flowers, inscribed “J. Pardoe,Bristol,” 93⁄4 in. by 51⁄2 in. Christie,July 20, 192018180
Bristol figure of a girl, carrying a basketof flowers, 41⁄2 in. high. Christie,July 12, 192010100

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