Pountney & Co Bristol Mandarin Serving Dish

This lovely set of 2 (two) oval dishes comes from the Bristol Pottery of Pountney & Co Ltd and features a blue and white design called Mandarin. Original gold trim of one of the dishes has rubbed off a bit but the gold accents of the design itself, still catch the light in the most charming way. Pountney's had several partnerships during the 18th and 19th centuries and were known as "The Bristol Potters." The backstamp is in blue and has a triangle with "Pountney & Co Ltd Bristol Mandarin Pattern" around the edge with crossed swords and "17" and "50" on either side. The triangular mark was Introduced in 1900. These pieces are around over 100 years old! Despite their age, these dishes are a lovely addition to any collection and would make a great display piece.