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Up for sale is a beautiful antique Victorian / Edwardian porcelain souvenir trinket dish from the historic seaside resort town of Aberystwyth, Wales.
Design Features:
- Highly detailed transferware illustration titled "Aberystwyth from Constitution Hill" showcasing the classic crescent beach and promenade view.
- Gothic script text at the top reads: "A Present from Aberystwyth".
- Elegant scalloped oval shape complete with a delicate beaded inner rim and hand-painted gold gilt edging.
Historical Markings & Collector Data:
- The underside is stamped with the crisp word "Foreign" in purple/pink ink. This generic import mark was legally required between 1893 and 1923 to comply with British trade laws for continental European imports (primarily German or Austrian porcelain blanks).
- Features the incised factory mold number "732" stamped under the glaze, used by the pottery house to track this specific small scalloped oval shape.
Size:
Measures approximately 4.5" inches long. Ideal collector's size for a vanity ring holder, pin tray, or miniature cabinet display.
Condition:
Great antique condition. The main transfer image is exceptionally crisp, and the porcelain is structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Please review the high-resolution photos closely to assess the minor, age-appropriate wear to the gold gilt edge.
Ships securely packed to preserve its fragile antique condition. Feel free to message with any questions!
