About this objectDella Robbia circular red earthenware plaque pierced footing, upper face decorated with a circle with central flower and five others around it, 3 fold decoration of flower stems and leaves spreading onto rim, left plain between them and in the art nouveau style and in yellows, green and turquoise.
Due to a reference to a 'Miss Furniss' in the diary of Charles Collis, it has been assumed that the maker's mark 'MF' is from this designer. However, tracking down the identity of this woman has been difficult, with some candidates, such as a 'May Furniss', having doubts in their likelihood as the mystery artist.
MakerDella Robbia Pottery (active 1894-1906)
Maker Rolemanufacturer
MakerFurniss, 'Miss'
Maker Roledesigner
Medium and Materialsearthenware
Place MadeBirkenhead, Merseyside
Inscription and Marksmark / monogram
D R P M / M F
Method: inscribed
Position: base
