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Title: I got this antique plate..
Post by: Cre on March 21, 2013, 02:37:51 PM: I got this gorgeous plate from a thrift shop. It is ceramic or earthenware and has a raised floral pattern. The bottom of it has a Staffordshire knot with a number 5 imprinted in the clay. These are the only markings it has. I have searched the web for the longest time and have found nothing on this plate. I have found plenty that have the Staffordshire knot printed on with other markings but nothing like this. It measures 8" across.

Any help would be appreciated! =)

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Title: Re: I got this antique plate..
Post by: Ipcress on March 21, 2013, 03:16:06 PM: Well it has the Staffordshire knot !
Title: Re: I got this antique plate..
Post by: bigwull on March 21, 2013, 04:24:13 PM: Its maybe just as well its not made of wood!!
Title: Re: I got this antique plate..
Post by: Cre on March 21, 2013, 07:03:34 PM: Yes, it does have the Staffordshire knot. And it is definitely not wood.. :)
Title: Re: I got this antique plate..
Post by: mart on March 21, 2013, 07:46:23 PM: http://www.thepotteries.org/markguide/staffs_knots.htm

In case you haven`t read here already !! Apparently since the Stafford or Staffordshire knot is a universal symbol any one of the working potteries may have made it !! The number is usually the style number that identifies that pattern !! Most patterns made by a mfr will be identified by number even if named patterns !!
Title: Re: I got this antique plate..
Post by: Cre on March 21, 2013, 07:57:39 PM: Sounds like it may remain a mystery then!
Title: Re: I got this antique plate..
Post by: mart on March 21, 2013, 08:17:23 PM: Check ebay !! Usually they show up there at some point !! Many of these were made for the American market !!