Looe customs in the 18th century

Back in July 2008 a rare Bristol delftware plate surfaced for sale. Decorated in the bianco sopra bianco style, it featured a bold image of a man on horseback and was inscribed 'A. Bosavern, Looe 1763'.

This is one of only two or three plates of this type recorded and - part of the residual holdings …

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