Francis Morley & Co.

Francis Morley & Co. was a British company specializing in the production of earthenware, active from 1842 to 1859. They were known for their decorative transferware, often featuring nautical scenes like ships and harbors. The image shows a large oval platter decorated with an intricate rope border and a central scene depicting a ship in port. These pieces were popular for their decorative appeal and often showcased scenes of daily life or popular themes of the time.