"HOBART TOWN" circa 1825 Staffordshire earthen ware ceramic plate with blue & white transfer pattern. (After) George William Evans, who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the colony in 1822. Earliest known depiction of Australia on porcelain or earthen ware. Extremely rare & desirable. Diameter 23cm. Hairline cracks expertly repaired without loss of image.

plate c. 1825 porcelainceramic

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A$800–1,200

Realised

A$700

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727-729 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143

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Source: Leski Auctions
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