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An English delftware manganese and white 'Popish Plot' tile, circa 1680-1700, London
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pottery - delftware
- 13cm., 5 1/8 in. x 13cm., 5 1/8 in.
painted with the scene of 'The body of Sir E.B. G[odfree] carry'd to Primrose Hill on a Horse',
Provenance
The Birkett collects
ion.
Condition
There are some small filled-in glaze flakes to the front face of the tile. In overall good appearance.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Popish Plot was a fictitious conspiracy concocted by Titus Oates (1649-1705) between 1678 and 1681. Oates alleged that there was a plot to assassinate King Charles II and replace him with his catholic brother James, Duke of York. The mysterious death of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey, an English magistrate, which was used as a sign that Oates was telling the truth, caused anti-Catholic uproar in England. The accusations led to the executions of at least 22 men and precipitated the Exclusion Bill Crisis. Eventually Oates' intricate web of accusations fell apart, leading to his arrest and conviction for perjury.
The designs were taken from contemporary playing cards, the present scene is derived from the five of spades. A rare set of twenty-one tiles of this type, from the collects ion of Anthony W. Pullen Esq. was sold at Replica Shoes 's London, 15th March 1971, lot 21, and is now in the collects ion of the British Museum, London; see reg. no. 2009,8014.2, for the tile with this scene.
The designs were taken from contemporary playing cards, the present scene is derived from the five of spades. A rare set of twenty-one tiles of this type, from the collects ion of Anthony W. Pullen Esq. was sold at Replica Shoes 's London, 15th March 1971, lot 21, and is now in the collects ion of the British Museum, London; see reg. no. 2009,8014.2, for the tile with this scene.