James Kent Old Foley Ceramic Plate or Dish

The item is the underside of a ceramic plate or dish, circular in form with a slightly scalloped or fluted edge visible around the rim of the base. The primary color is a creamy white, indicating a glazed finish typical of earthenware or fine china. The most prominent feature is the maker's mark centrally located on the base. This mark features a stylized globe with horizontal lines, a crown at the top, and the text "JAMES KENT" inscribed within the globe. Below the globe, there is a banner with the words "OLD FOLEY" and beneath that, "MADE IN ENGLAND". The mark is rendered in a warm, sepia-toned brown or reddish-brown color, which stands out against the white ceramic. To the left of the maker's mark, there is a hand-painted or stamped numeral '12' in black or dark contrasting ink, likely a pattern number, mold number, or decorator's mark. The base itself is clean, showing no apparent chips, cracks, or significant wear. The finish appears uniformly smooth and glossy. The style of the maker's mark suggests a mid-20th century production, likely between the 1930s and 1960s, a period when James Kent (Old Foley) was a prominent pottery manufacturer. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with clear, crisp transfer of the backstamp and a well-formed ceramic body.