Poole Pottery 1960's Map Plate - Beaulieu

A white earthenware map plate of Beaulieu stately home and motor museum. This design by Thelwall was commissioned by Lord Montagu for publicity purposes in 1968.

Dating: 1968 - 1970

Shape: A round 10" (25cm) plate.

Design: Poole produced a series of map plates starting with Poole Harbour by Robert Jefferson in 1963 and other designs mainly by Tony Morris. The outlines were transfer printed and then over-painted by hand.

Backstamp: Printed "POOLE England" on the base together with the Poole dolphin. This backstamp was used between 1966 and 1980.

Painter:

Condition: Excellent condition.