A delftware commemorative plate from Glassfields, Bristol.

An archaeological excavation undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology at Glassfields, Old Bread Street, Bristol in 2016–2017 revealed a cesspit/cistern, which produced an interesting finds assemblage that included fragments of a tin-glazed plate. The plate was decorated with a scene of a smoking glass cone furnace in a landscape of sponged trees and fences. Possible glass blowing tools are depicted on the brim. Tri-form initials on the underside suggest this was a commemorative plate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]