Victorian, circa 1880 Majolica asparagus plate decorated with bunches of asparagus tips, laid around two butter wells in the yellow center. Dark pink border running into a turquoise band around the edge. Shaped rim. Cream reverse. Similar piece illustrated on page 147, Massin''s ''Artichauts et Asperges en Barbotine'' by Maryse Bottero. Good. No restoration. No cracks. No hairlines. No chips. Two small under rim flakes, one with small associated bruise. Some wear to the front. Kiln effect: few glaze misses to the reverse. 9.5ins diameter
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