Thomas Ford Hand Painted Shipwreck Turquoise Plate

Updated August 6, 2026

Lot number849
Estimate200.00 - 300.00 USD
AuctionAugust 9th Decorative Arts Auction
DateAugust 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
Auction houseDelmar Auctions
LocationNewark, Delaware

Nice antique British bone china plate with a relief molded basketweave border in turquoise enamel. Gold gilding along the edge and inner rim. Decorated with a hand painted maritime scene depicting men in small boats near a shipwreck with a town and castle in the background. Impressed 10 TF 72 in a diamond. This mark was used by Thomas Ford between 1871 and 1874. 10 72 is a date code for October 1872. Also has an impressed British registry mark with a date code for November 23 1871. Has wear to the gilding, some discolored spots in the turquoise border, and scratches, but otherwise good condition. Measures approximately 9 3/8 inches wide. We can offer packaging and shipping on this lot to a domestic USA address for $30. Please contact us after you have paid your invoice to arrange and pay for Shipping. International buyers please contact us for a shipping quote. We will also combine purchased lots at a discounted rate where possible.

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