I recently purchased a large collection of late 1700's and early 1800's porcelain from a prolific, affluent serious collector.  Most items have printed proverbs, titles, or mottos.  Everything is in outstanding condition and there are many rare and unusual pieces.  Please see my other others -- as always, combined purchased charged only actual shipping.

Central motif shows the two gentlement with farm scene and livestock behind.  Titles read" Now I have a cow & a sheep every body bids me good morning ~ Fly pleasure and it will follow you". This is a Poor Richard's Almanac reference, as further discussed at the end of this discription.  Loosely translated, it means if you reduce your pleasure time, you'll be rewarded in the end.

The transfer has been over-painted by hand, called "Clobbering".  

Condition: Excellent giftable condition. No mentionable issues. Two glaze pops from the manufacturing process on top surface border, as seen in last two photos. Crazing overall, without discoloration.  Transfer intact without erosion. No chips, flakes, breaks, mends, repairs, blemishes, hairlines, cracks, or mentionable boo-boo's. Don't feel anything amiss when I run finger around edges.

Dimensions: 6” Diameter.  0.75” Tall. 

Unpacked weight: 8 oz.

Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping. I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. 

Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles.  On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views.

I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description.  The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase.

Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt. 

Poor Richard's Almanac Extract p. 287 of 1758 version":

Methinks I hear some of you say, Must a Man afford himself no Leisure? ---- I will tell thee, my Friend, what Poor Richard says, Employ thy Time well if thou meanest to gain Leisure; and, since thou art not sure of a Minute, throw not away an Hour. Leisure is Time for doing something useful; this Leisure the diligent Man will obtain, but the lazy Man never; so that, as Poor Richard says, a Life of Leisure and a Life of Laziness are two Things. Do you imagine that Sloth will afford you more Comfort than Labor? No, for as Poor Richard says, Trouble springs from Idleness, and grievous Toil from needless Ease. Many without Labor would live by their WITS only, but they break for want of Stock. Whereas Industry gives Comfort, and Plenty, and Respect: Fly Pleasures, and they'll follow you. The diligent Spinner has a large Shift, and now I have a Sheep and a Cow, everybody bids me Good morrow; all which is well said by Poor Richard.