A Coalport moulded botanical plate, circa 1820, the plate with double-barred scrolls and embossed flora to sand coloured borders centred with a striking iron red 'Refulgent Lobelia' bloom, from a hand coloured engraving in 'The Botanical Register' by Sydneham Edwards, published 1817, specimen title underside; shape in M. Messenger 'Coalport 1795-1926', plate 103, diameter 23.5 cm