Posted 12 years ago
katy86
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It has gold detail round the mounted preserved butterfly's, any help or advice as to who is the maker? The stamp (makers mark) has no name.
My beautiful Plate-Can anyone tell me anything about it? | ||
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What an interesting piece! It's really quite lovely. I'd love to see it in person, 'cause I think this is one that a picture just doesn't do justice. While I can't tell you the maker, I know that the knot is something called the "Stafford knot" or sometimes, "Staffordshire knot" design. It began being used in the mid 1800's. It's a marking on Staffordshire and many Stoke-on-Trent makers. Sometimes found alone, but usually with initials and sometimes wings on the crown. Hope this will help you a little in your search.
Thank you it does, I have already looked into the 'staffordshire knot' but i really just don't know where to start, I think i may have to take it to the professionals!