Marvelous Rare Early Staffordshire Plate: Keeping School low round planter (Founded in 1859 as "Gilman

(Founded in 1859 as "Gilman & Company"

with just a bit of wear to the interior

Photos capture the coloration well

an African American entrepreneur who bought freedom for himself and his family

The candleholder is sized for a candle about 1/2 inch in diameter

Marvelous Rare Early Staffordshire Plate: Keeping School low round planter (Founded in 1859 as "GilmanHands down my favorite transfer image I've ever seen on a piece of Staffordshire, plate, cup or otherwise! That face! And those dolls and toy animals seated attentively for this school session, from the looks of the open book in our girl's hand being taught their A. B. C's. A stern school mistress she seems to be, too, with this whisk in hand to keep their attention. Just marvelous details all the way around, with excellent richness and sharpness to