Miniature Cheese DIsh - "Market Drayton" (Gemma)

« Prev Item Next Item »

Schmidt & Co

Subcollections

Overview

Item 1: porcelain cover (lid) and handle with colour transfer of crest and black text
Item 2: porcelain dish, scalloped around the edges

Historical information

These Gemma Crested China souvenir items were marketed to tourists, featuring the coat of arms or crest of specific British towns and landmarks.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.115

Item type

Ornaments

Souvenirs

Themes

Art and Design

Leisure

Material

Porcelain

Inscriptions and markings

Top of lid:
"Deus Pascit Corvos. Market Drayton."
("Deus pascit corvos" is a Latin motto that translates to "God feeds the ravens". It is derived from the Biblical passage in Luke 12:24, symbolizing faith and divine providence—the belief that if God provides for the birds, He will also take care of human needs.)

Underneath dish:
"Gemma"

Contextual information

The Corbet family crest, featuring a raven ("little crow"), is prominently displayed in Market Drayton. The crest is fundamentally linked to the raven, which is a pun on the name Corbet (derived from corb, meaning "little crow" or "raven").

In 1245, King Henry III granted a charter for a weekly Wednesday market, giving this UK town its current name of "Market Drayton".

Keywords

Miniature

Place made

Czechia

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 4 May, 2026

Completeness

Item feedback