A purple transfer printed plate in the Fountain Scenery pattern, William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1829-1861. A scalloped plate, printed in purple on a white earthenware body showing a large fountain surrounded by oversize flowers. A romantic landscape with a figure in a sail boat, on a river with buildings in the distance. Beautiful deep purple color. Measures: 8 in. diameter x .75 in. height. Marked: A cartouche with the pattern name in calligraphy, impressed ADAMS. Excellent condition. less