pin-tray

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Summary: square porcelain commemorative pin tray with scalloped edge, and enamelled figure of John Halle, taken from the window in his hall. marks, transfer eagle and impressed mark of W.H. Goss also a red workmans mark. c.1890.

Production summary: WH Goss, porcelain

Notes: Provisional record; please check catalogue card

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