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Watcombe Torquay Terracotta Plaque – Hand-painted Love Scene, 19th Century Regular (1 of 10)
Zonda Antiques
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6 Neville Close

Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

SP10 2DW

Watcombe Torquay Terracotta Plaque – Hand-painted Love Scene, 19th Century Regular

REF: LA568636
£999
€1,145
$1,320
LoveAntiques Dealersince May 2024Free DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
LoveAntiques Dealersince May 2024Free DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Description
A rare hand-painted Watcombe treasure — romance and craftsmanship immortalised in terracotta. An exceptionally rare Watcombe Torquay Terracotta Plaque, hand-painted and inscribed on the reverse “Heaven’s Gate by Gertrude House – June 1887”. This places the piece firmly in the late 19th century and links it to the individual hand of its decorator, making it a true one-of-a-kind artwork. The plaque, 29.5 cm in diameter, depicts a romantic courting couple in a tender embrace, beautifully set against a dusky woodland backdrop. The warm tones of terracotta enhance the delicate brushwork, while the gentle wear of age reveals its history and authenticity. Condition: Commensurate with age, with areas of surface wear that enrich its antique character. A rarely seen collector’s piece, uniting the romance of its subject with the heritage of Watcombe craftsmanship. ㈖ Provenance Note The reverse bears the impressed WATCOMBE pottery mark alongside a handwritten inscription reading: “Heaven’s Gate by Gertrude House – June 1887”. This rare dated annotation not only situates the piece within the celebrated late-Victorian period of Watcombe production, but also attributes its decoration to the hand of an individual artisan, enhancing both its historical and collector’s value.
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Height:
29.5 cm
Width:
29.5 mm
declaration
Zonda Antiques has clarified that the Watcombe Torquay Terracotta Plaque – Hand-painted Love Scene, 19th Century Regular (LA568636) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1887
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Date of Manufacture:
1887
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