Small slipware dish, impressed 'Liz' PP Mark DL Mark Any ideas?

A very sweet small (4" diameter) oval slipware decorated dish, with a seal like impressed 'Liz' stamp to centre and a double set of initials to base. Not sure if professional or amateur piece, appears to be of some age.
Any ideas folks? thanks for looking...

I think it's quite old. The lettering on the back looks 'copperplate' in style; the combed/feathered two tone slip decoration is similar to 19th Century pieces. The smooth back is also indicative of a 19th Century. or earlier. piece.
I would suggest sending pictures to the Museum of London and asking their advice.

Thanks for the advice NaomiM, I will do that asap.
Out of interest do you know of any forums similar to this, but dealing with pre-20th Century Decorative Arts?

Out of interest do you know of any forums similar to this, but dealing with pre-20th Century Decorative Arts?

No, I'm afraid not, but someone else might.

To add, it is unusual for a pre-20th Century piece of slipware to have the potters initials, which is why I suggest it's 19th Century, not earlier.
A number of potters are currently reproducing such wares, but I don't recognise this mark, but it's possible it's by a keen student who's been on one of the slipware pottery courses held round the country.

Mr Trebus wrote:Thanks for the advice NaomiM, I will do that asap.
Out of interest do you know of any forums similar to this, but dealing with pre-20th Century Decorative Arts?

http://pottery.yobunny.com/

try this one

Never looked at Yobunny before , I see quite a few familiar names there , looks like some folks are destined to be on these forums till they are in their 90's

NaomiM wrote:I think it's quite old. The lettering on the back looks 'copperplate' in style; the combed/feathered two tone slip decoration is similar to 19th Century pieces. The smooth back is also indicative of a 19th Century. or earlier. piece.
I would suggest sending pictures to the Museum of London and asking their advice.

Museum of London unable to help :(

big ed wrote:Never looked at Yobunny before , I see quite a few familiar names there , looks like some folks are destined to be on these forums till they are in their 90's

the founder members all met at the bunny club but we didn't like the smell of lavender

Iv'e tried the big museums a few times here and abroad , they either don't know or don't answer , to be fair they wouldn't have some expert knowing about all / any of the stuff , but their records could possibly help , but gaining access is another story .

Iv'e also written to people who have written books on the subject and don't anything about what's in their books , books with facts hoovered from the net etc or other books , a little bit bit frustrating at times .