19th c STAFFORDSHIRE PRATTWARE POT LID FISHERMEN FRAMED

19th c STAFFORDSHIRE PRATTWARE POT LID FISHERMEN FRAMED Description The firm of F. & R. Pratt of Fenton was run by Felix Edward Pratt (1813-1894) who saw the commercial possibilities of producing multicoloured pot lids and bases as containers for products such as bear's grease, gentleman's relish, food-stuffs and cosmetics including rouge. Jesse Austin (1806-1879), who had been an apprentice at Davenport before becoming a self-employed artist and engraver, joined Pratt in about 1843. He subsequently left Pratt to go to Bates, Brown, Westhead and Moore for a period of about a year only to return to Pratt's. Of the two, Austin was the artistic influence and Pratt the commercial brain. Between them they produced a substantial and widely varying selection of what we know today as Staffordshire pot lids and, with the success they enjoyed, they went on to produce Prattware, pottery decorated with the same colour pictures, for a period of some 40 odd years. Austin was a gifted artist and engraver but he had limited imagination and drew inspiration from celebrated paintings, events and other aspects of Victorian life. He painted the designs in watercolour and then etched the copper plates in order to produce the three colour plates and the fourth black key plate.This auction is for one Prattware Pot lid that has been framed and in very good condition. This scene is called "Fishermen" and does show crazing appropriate for age. It measures 4 1/8" in diameter and with frame overall diameter is 6 1/2". Colors are very vibrant and the light areas you see are reflection. Minor chip on bottom rim no other breaks noted. A very fine addition to your Pratt Pot lid collection. I also have another lid listed that is of "Derby Day". Always happy to combine shipping when possible. This item is sold "AS IS" - and described to the best of my knowledge. I strive to give accurate description and will gladly email any additional pictures if desired. Paypal preferred, personal check or money orders also accepted. Personal checks must clear prior to shipping. I ship within 24 - 48 hours of payment receipt. read more