For an overview of pink lustre plaques with religious subjects, click on the Pink religious heading above.
John Wesley plaques
The most common transfer of John Wesley (see many examples below) is based on the above portrait by Henry Edridge (1769–1821) done in 1790, the year before Wesley died. The portrait is also the basis for one of the rarest Wesley transfers to appear on plaques (see above, from the Bradford Museums and Galleries' collection).
The 'Dixon' Wesley transfer
The first unmarked plaque is attributed to Dixon, Phillips & Co. See the Dixon plaques page for similar black and yellow examples. The circular plaques, and the more common rectangular variety, can be found with the 'Dixon, Phillips & Co' (surrounding anchor) and the 'Dixon Co' impressed mark. Plaques exist with and without the 'THOU GOD SEEST ME' banner, for both impressed marks. In each case, the impressed mark is on the reverse of the plaque shown beside it. The Dixon, Phillips & Co anchor mark appears to have been used from c1834–c1850. Whereas the Dixon Co impressed mark, was likely used from c1851 until the Garrison Pottery closed in 1865.
The last two plaques are not Dixon. They are attributed to John Carr's Low Lights Pottery in North Shields, but have the same transfer as the Dixon plaques. It seems likely, therefore, that they post date 1865 when the Garrison Pottery (Dixon & partners) closed. The copper transfer plates were sold to other potteries in that year. The transfer plate looks to have been re-engraved to improve clarity.
Click here to read about the distinctive features of the 'Dixon' Wesley transfer.
The last two plaques are not Dixon. They are attributed to John Carr's Low Lights Pottery in North Shields, but have the same transfer as the Dixon plaques. It seems likely, therefore, that they post date 1865 when the Garrison Pottery (Dixon & partners) closed. The copper transfer plates were sold to other potteries in that year. The transfer plate looks to have been re-engraved to improve clarity.
Click here to read about the distinctive features of the 'Dixon' Wesley transfer.
Other Wesley transfers
The first plaque attributed to Maling. Click here to read about the attributes of the 'Maling' Wesley transfer. The first three with the additional words 'FOUNDER OF THE' in the title. The second and third plaques attributed to the Sheriff Hill Pottery. Click here to read about the attributes of the 'Sheriff Hill' Wesley. The fourth plaque attributed to Cornfoot, Colville & Co. Click here to read about the attributes of the 'C, C & Co' Wesley. The last five plaques attributed to Scott of Southwick. Click here to read about the attributes of the 'Southwick' Wesley transfer. The large and very rare plaque form below (10.5 x 7.25 inches) has the 'Southwick' Wesley printed next to a Charles Wesley verse.
The 'Dixon' Clarke transfer
The first unmarked plaque is attributed to Dixon, Phillips & Co. See the Dixon plaques page for similar black and yellow examples. The circular plaques and the more common rectangular variety, e.g. those on the third row, can be found with the 'Dixon, Phillips & Co' (surrounding anchor) and the 'Dixon Co' impressed mark. Plaques exist with and without the 'THOU GOD SEEST ME' banner, for both impressed marks.
The last plaque is not Dixon. It is attributed to John Carr's Low Lights Pottery in North Shields, but has the same transfer as the Dixon plaques. It seems likely, therefore, that ity post dates 1865 when the Garrison Pottery (Dixon & partners) closed. The copper transfer plates were sold to other potteries in that year. The transfer plate looks to have been re-engraved to improve clarity.
Click here to read about the distinctive features of the 'Dixon' Clarke transfer.
The last plaque is not Dixon. It is attributed to John Carr's Low Lights Pottery in North Shields, but has the same transfer as the Dixon plaques. It seems likely, therefore, that ity post dates 1865 when the Garrison Pottery (Dixon & partners) closed. The copper transfer plates were sold to other potteries in that year. The transfer plate looks to have been re-engraved to improve clarity.
Click here to read about the distinctive features of the 'Dixon' Clarke transfer.
Other Clarke transfers
The first two plaques attibuted to Scott of Southwick. Click here to read about the attributes of the 'Southwick' Clarke transfer.The third plaque attributed to Cornfoot, Colville & Co. Click here to read about the attributes of the 'C, C & Co' Clarke. The last two plaques attributed to Maling. Click here to read about the attributes of the 'Maling' Clarke transfer.
