Elkin and Newbon 'Botanical Beauties' Meat Plate c1844

A lovely medium size meat platter by the rare and short lived partnership of Elkin and Newbon of Longton (1844-45). A large stylised flower in the foreground with figures and a camel in a distant landscape within a border of flower sprays on a stippled ground. In excellent condition. Printed floral cartouche mark with 'Botanical Beauties' and 'E & N'. Width 40cm (15.75in)