Plate
1725-50 (made)
| Place of origin |
The insciption on the plate "The Blak Lion", suggesting that it was made for the Black Lion Inn, possibly the inn which stood from some time in the 17th century until 1892 at what is now 35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3. 18th-century ceramics that can be linked to a specific establishment are extremely rare.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Plate, tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue with a lion holding a sign 'The Blak Lion', English, early 18th century. |
| Physical description | tin-glazed earthenware plate, glazed on both side, with painted in blue with a decorative border and central motif of a reclining lion holding a sign, inscribed with 'The Blak Lion' |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'The Blak Lion' (The Black Lion was the name of a public house, possibly the inn which stood from some time in the 17th century until 1892 at what is now 35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3)
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Jeffrey Ruda and Leonard Whitney |
| Object history | The previous owner of the plate, Mr. Jeffrey Ruda, acquired this plate as one of a pair at auction for $2,468 (for the pair). Pair of Blue and White Delftware Black Lion Plates, Skinner Auction: European & Continental Furniture & Décor (Auction 2305) Lot: 72 Sold for: $2,468; January 7, 2006 10:00AM; 63 Park Plaza, Boston MA 02116. The previous owner has offered the other plate to a US museum. |
| Summary | The insciption on the plate "The Blak Lion", suggesting that it was made for the Black Lion Inn, possibly the inn which stood from some time in the 17th century until 1892 at what is now 35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3. 18th-century ceramics that can be linked to a specific establishment are extremely rare. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.31-2020 |
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| Record created | February 2, 2018 |
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