Nelson blue sponge ware stoneware pottery plate, dinner / serving plate

Heavy stoneware plate with blue spongeware design, very nice for your country kitchen. It's about 10 1/4" in diameter, we think it's perfectly sized for serving, or to hold a small pie or cake.

The unglazed reverse is signed Nelson, we think? We're not familiar with this mark, and aren't sure of the exact vintage of this piece, but we always love sponge ware, and this is a good piece in excellent condition.