An extremely rare and highly prized Durham Ox series soup plate

Images of the Durham Ox are said to have been the most frequently reproduced images of any livestock animal in British history. In its life, from 1796 to 1807, this ox was a model for the Shorthorn breed at the time of its improvement. The Ox was eventually acquired by a Mr. John Day, a travelling showman of Harmeston near Lincoln in May 1801 and to show off his most prized animal the fabled beast was taken on a tour of England in a specially built carriage.

Dated to 1815 this blue and white plate bears no makers mark.

It is in amazing general condition just a very small chip on the back of the plate (see images)

Dimension: 10” (25cm) in diameter and 1.5” (4cm) deep

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