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  • Long deep tin tray on decorated legs. Original japaned black lacquer with gold painted decoration. Used for warming plates in front of the fire. It was possibly purchased from Newell's Ironmongers, Presteigne.
Pontypool tinware: plate warmer, 19th century
  • Long deep tin tray on decorated legs. With restored paintwork (1996) of black with gilt decoration. Used for warming plates in front of the fire. It was possibly purchased from Newell's Ironmongers, Presteigne.
Pontypool tinware: plate warmer, 19th century
French Faience plate, 19th century
  • Bernard Leach (1887-1979) was one of the most prominent studio potters of the twentieth century and the author of numerous publications relating to pottery.
Pilgrim plate by Bernard Leach, 1970s
Bird plate by Michael Cardew, 1928
Pewter plate from the 'Bronze Bell' wreck, early 18th century