Western Hemisphere [map paperweight] /
Bartholomew, John,1831-1893.
[Burslem (Staffordshire) : James Macintyre & Co.,
1889].
Circular map of Western Hemisphere, showing Americas and New Zealand, transfer printed onto domed ceramic surface.
Potters sign on base, identified as belonging to James Macintyre & Co., and registration mark "Rd.Nr.141265".
Date confirmed from Bartholomew firm archives: the order file states "firm order received Aug 28 1889 'Engr. the reverse way for transf. to pottery the 2 hemispheres World for £5 as per quote.  Delivered Oct. 22".
Base has in-curved sides, repeating ribbed incised border pattern, and red line painted decorations.