A superb octagonal English delftware plate London circa 1690-1700 decorated with a central cartouche with an angel amongst pendant swags , mythical winged beasts under a crown. Numbered 5 “but if his wife doe frown”
Taken from the merry man series of delftware plates
1 what is a merry man
2 let him do what he can
3 to entertain his guests
4 with wine and merry jests
5 but if his wife doth frown
6 all merryment goes down
A rare piece of delftware
Condition is perfect with no cracks or restorations
20 cm wide