Treasure or trash - Porcelain plaques

Published on 23/07/2008 11:35

THIS is an attractive pair of porcelain plaques that date from the late 19th century. They depict a lady and gentleman in 18th-century dress facing each other across a bridge. Without removing them from their frame, it is difficult to identify exactly where they were manufactured. The most likely location, however, is Berlin, which produced many plaques of this type. They also have decorative contemporary frames, which collectors like. Without further research, and also knowing their size, an ex

Value: 800 to 1,200

Victoria Crake is a ceramics specialist at Lyon & Turnbull, www.lyonand turnbull.com

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