Large Antique T.J. & J Mayer Florentine Platter 18x14 circa 1843-1855 honey " writes Alfred Easton Poor

" writes Alfred Easton Poor in his article Formal Design in Minor French Buildings

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Large Antique T.J. & J Mayer Florentine Platter 18x14 circa 1843-1855 honey " writes Alfred Easton Poor{HISTORY} A beauty in design and aesthetic, full of intricate details, and centuries of history, this large, heavy antique platter is not only one of the oldest serving pieces that has come to the shop but also one of the largest. Weighing in at over 6 1 2 lbs., it was made by TJ & J Mayer in England and features the Florentine pattern. In business for just twelve years, brothers Thomas, John, and Joseph Mayer founded their pottery in 1843 in Burslem,