A huge antique plate / platter. The Lion and the Gnat. From a fable by Jean de la Fontaine. He held up a mirror to the French court of Louis XIV.

Made by Brown Westhead Moore 1862-1904. They started using the backstamp on this plate in 1862.

Please see photos. Some marks due to age etc.

This company made high class wares (earthenware and porcelain) in Hanley, Staffordshire, England.

Approx length 19.5 INCHES.