Rare Antique James Clews Moral Maxims Brown Plate Staffordshire c.1820s For Sale

Up for sale is a rare 19th-century James Clews "Moral Maxims" pattern brown transferware plate produced in Cobridge, Staffordshire, England. Dating to around the 1820s–1830s, this fine Regency-era piece features a central picturesque scenic landscape framed by an outer border decorated with scrolls and moral proverbs such as "Knowledge is the treasure of the mind" and "Frugality is the mother of virtue." The back exhibits the authentic printed pattern mark and an impressed maker's mark.

This item shows minor surface wear, soft crazing, light staining, or minor age-related imperfections appropriate for authentic 19th-century earthenware, but remains in very good antique condition overall with no major chips, cracks, or heavy damage visible. Please examine all photos carefully for full details on condition, design, and dimensions prior to purchasing.