Pountney and Allies of Bristol

Pountney & Allies ' Chinese Fountains' c1830

A pottery near Temple Church in Bristol began producing delftware from 1683 and continued to do so for over a hundred years. In the late 18th century they began making fine creamwares and in 1813 John Decimus Pountney became a partner in the firm. By 1816 Edwin Allies had joined him and they began producing blue printed wares. Here is an unusual and lovely 'Chinese Fountains' plate produced a few years before the partnership ended in 1836. For more details visit my website Premier Antiques

Early Blue and White transfer ware - Grazing Rabbits

'Grazing Rabbits' Pearlware Soup Plate c1820

A finely potted soup plate printed in medium blue with a rural scene of three rabbits under a tree in the foreground and cottages in the background. Always good quality transfers, but as yet no marked examples are known. For more details visit my website Premier Antiques