Vintage 19th Century Royal Navy Fouled Anchor Plaque SKT Ceramics Bee when lighting a match was

when lighting a match was part of the rhythm of conversation and drink

where artisans celebrated everyday life and natural motifs in cobalt on white clay

An image enlarging magnifying glass for antique sleuths seeking to identify hallmarks

adding a playful glint and a dash of seaside charm

this large lidded copper stockpot from the 1880s was made for scale

Vintage 19th Century Royal Navy Fouled Anchor Plaque SKT Ceramics Bee when lighting a match wasThis handsome nearly three feet tall 19th century Royal Navy fouled anchor plaque is heavy and generously scaled. The crowned anchor, long emblematic of British naval authority, carries a sense of salt air, empire, and ceremony. A striking maritime piece with presence, patina, and historic gravitas. The Latin on the plaque translates, "The Official Seal of the Lord High Admiral of Great Britain".