Lot 1117A
SAMUEL MOORE BLACK TRANSFER PRINTED SPONGE DISH AND DRAINER,
circa 1848, in the 'California' pattern of men panning for gold, printed mark to base, width 22cm
Ref: Coysh and Henrywood, Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery, Vol 1, p67 - California point iv "Maker unknown...... shows a man kneeling by a river panning for gold. California came into the news in 1848 with the discovery of gold and the rush of prospectors...".
