An unusual cream coloured earthenware plate, circa 1820

With moulded rim, black printed and enamelled with a man aiming a gun at a bee skep, bees flying around, an anxious dog surrounded by bees before him, in a rural scene with trees and buildings in the background.

The caption reads “Damme I’ll have a blow at them  better small Birds than none”.

Andrew Dando of Bath label to base

Diameter: 25 cm

No marks

Condition: Slight wear generally to scene, and to black rim line. No chips, cracks or restoration.

£275