English: Charger, London delftware, large platter after an original by Bernard Palissy who took the subject from a painting by Titian called 'La Fecondite' pattern with Cutlers Arms and rest. Other examples of the same piece at Godden, 1975, pl. 35 marks recto above central arms on rim ‘I.H’ in cavetto ‘ON- ISAAC HICKS- ANNO DOM’ 1650 verso makers mark ‘W.P’ This delightful ‘London delftware’ charger 'la fécondité’ is to be made in London around 1658. It is based quite closely on a subject first used in Palissy ware by Bernard Palissy (flourished 1542-62) in France. The central image depicts a reclining woman with five children playing in front of a draped curtain. The high relief is elaborately highlighted in blue, ochre, yellow and green. The recesses around the rim also have individual scenes. In the top center rondel can be seen the alms of the Guild of Cutlers. From the 14th century large qualities of Chinese blue and white porcelain had been sold in Europe. The European potters had been unable to produce the white body necessary for porcelain, and during the 16th century the discovery was made that tin oxide mixed with clear lead glaze produced and opaque white glaze covering the natural brown clays. The surface could then be decorated. charger 'la fecundite series’, London delftware, possibly Southwark, London, England, circa 1675