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nurseryware dating from period of Repeal of the Corn Laws, 1831, showing a horse-drawn waggon loaded with corn; printed in black with patches of yellow, maroon and green; moulded decoration along rim of plate on top surface
rectangular paper label with wrighting in black biro stuck to the base. The label reads 'Nursery ware dating from Repeal of the Corn laws 1831. These designs were specifically to promote Corn laws. This plate made by the Llanelli branch of Swansea Pottery so rare (it only made ware for 2 years / value £140' [RP; 04/02/2009]