2nd Sep, 2021 10:30
Quarterly Specialist Sale
Pair of Bristol Mansion House pearlware plates
Bristol Interest - Pair of early 19th Century Bristol pottery pearlware 'Mansion House' plates painted with floral sprays, painted 'MH' verso, 24.5cm diameter
The original Mansion House in Queen Square was destroyed in the Bristol Riots of 1831. The mob descended on the building, attacking and looting it before eventually burning it to the ground. The Mayor is reported to have narrowly escaped with his life.
Sold for £220
Bristol Interest - Pair of early 19th Century Bristol pottery pearlware 'Mansion House' plates painted with floral sprays, painted 'MH' verso, 24.5cm diameter
The original Mansion House in Queen Square was destroyed in the Bristol Riots of 1831. The mob descended on the building, attacking and looting it before eventually burning it to the ground. The Mayor is reported to have narrowly escaped with his life.
Auction: Quarterly Specialist Sale, 2nd Sep, 2021
Our Quarterly Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
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