Staffordshire Prattware Child's Plate "Employ Time Well", Embossed Floral Border

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Staffordshire Prattware Child's Plate "Employ Time Well...", Raised Floral Border, c. 1820 - 1835. This small plate is very attractive with a blue transfer printed transfer scene and an embossed Pratt decorated floral rim. The transfer scene shows a mother and her three children near their house, with boats on the water near the house. The dish has an embossed hand-painted floral design around the edge of the dish. This has a moral saying around the border that reads, "Employ time wellif thou meanest to gain leisure. Ine to day is work, two tomorrow. Since thou art not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour." Antique Staffordshire child's plate offered here with a "Buy It Now". DIMENSIONS: The child's plate is 13/16" H. x 6" Dia.. CONDITION: The condition is very good with some minor loss to the enamel. SHIPPING: Buyer pays actual shipping costs based upon the 13 ounces weight and postal zone. Please use the shipping calculator within this listing to calculate postage within the continental United States. This includes professional packing with USPS delivery.
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Staffordshire Prattware Child's Plate "Employ Time Well...", Raised Floral Border, c. 1820
- 1835
. This small plate is very attractive with a blue transfer printed transfer scene and an embossed Pratt decorated floral rim. The transfer scene shows a mother and her three children near their house, with boats on the water near the house. The dish has an embossed hand-painted floral design around the edge of the dish.  This has a moral saying around the border that reads, "Employ time wellif thou meanest to gain leisure.  Ine to day is work, two tomorrow.  Since thou art not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour."
Antique Staffordshire child's plate offered here with a "Buy It Now".
DIMENSIONS:
The child's plate is 13/16
" H.  x 6" Dia..
CONDITION:
The condition is very good with some minor loss to the enamel.
SHIPPING:
Buyer pays actual shipping costs based upon the 13 ounces weight and postal zone.  Please use the shipping calculator within this listing to calculate postage within the continental United States. This includes professional packing with USPS delivery.
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