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Early 1900s Pottery Buffalo Pottery Deldare "Dr Syntax" Plate
Early 1900s Pottery Buffalo Pottery Deldare "Dr Syntax" Plate

Early 1900s Pottery Buffalo Pottery Deldare "Dr Syntax" Plate

By Buffalo Pottery

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The title of this plate is "Dr. Syntax Making a Discovery," and it includes a short verse: "Thus

Category

Early 20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pre-1891 Dr. Syntax Blue & White Staffordshire Plates, Set of 6
Pre-1891 Dr. Syntax Blue & White Staffordshire Plates, Set of 6

Pre-1891 Dr. Syntax Blue & White Staffordshire Plates, Set of 6

By Staffordshire

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pre-1891 set of 6 Dr. Syntax blue & white Staffordshire plates. Presumably later 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Buffalo Pottery Deldare "Misfortune at Tulip Hall" Plate
Buffalo Pottery Deldare "Misfortune at Tulip Hall" Plate

Buffalo Pottery Deldare "Misfortune at Tulip Hall" Plate

By Buffalo Pottery

Located in Van Nuys, CA

background color of the plate) shows Dr. Syntax on the floor reaching for flower pots. Note the puppy dog at

Category

Early 20th Century American Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 Original Antique Prints After Thomas Rowlandson. Dated 1819
Set of 10 Original Antique Prints After Thomas Rowlandson. Dated 1819

Set of 10 Original Antique Prints After Thomas Rowlandson. Dated 1819

$176Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.07 in

Set of 10 Original Antique Prints After Thomas Rowlandson. Dated 1819

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after drawings

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Two Antique Prints Related to Wine; Production and Drinking, 19th Century
Two Antique Prints Related to Wine; Production and Drinking, 19th Century

Two Antique Prints Related to Wine; Production and Drinking, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Rowlandson (1756-1827). Published in one of the three 'Tours' of Dr Syntax this being 'In Search of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane

19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane

$1,904

H 32 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in

19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane

Located in London, GB

natural horn material which has been carved into the head of Dr Syntax. This example would have been

Category

Antique 1850s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

The Life of Napoleon; A Hudibrastic Poem in Fifteen Cantos - ILLUSTRATED
The Life of Napoleon; A Hudibrastic Poem in Fifteen Cantos - ILLUSTRATED

The Life of Napoleon; A Hudibrastic Poem in Fifteen Cantos - ILLUSTRATED

Located in Middletown, NY

Combe, William (Dr. Syntax), & George Cruikshank The Life of Napoleon; A Hudibrastic Poem in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

Gilpin, Wm: Observations... on Great Britain, and High-Lands of Scotland, 2 vols
Gilpin, Wm: Observations... on Great Britain, and High-Lands of Scotland, 2 vols

Gilpin, Wm: Observations... on Great Britain, and High-Lands of Scotland, 2 vols

Located in Middletown, NY

equally potent in inspiring satires, the best of which is John Wolcot's Dr. Syntax's Tour in Search of the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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Dr. Syntax making His Will
Dr. Syntax making His Will

Dr. Syntax making His Will

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H 9.25 in Dm 7.5 in

Dr. Syntax making His Will

By New Hall

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

back, and with hand-painted center design of "Dr. Syntax Making his Will" (copied from the engraved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, Star Gazing. 1821
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, Star Gazing. 1821

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, Star Gazing. 1821

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, in Search of a Wife, 1820
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, in Search of a Wife, 1820

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, in Search of a Wife, 1820

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a drawing

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813
Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

Original Antique Print after Thomas Rowlandson, 1813

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after a

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 15 Original Antique Prints After Thomas Rowlandson. Dated 1819
Set of 15 Original Antique Prints After Thomas Rowlandson. Dated 1819

Set of 15 Original Antique Prints After Thomas Rowlandson. Dated 1819

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after drawings

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Staffordshire Pottery Pearlware Figure of Doctor Syntax
Staffordshire Pottery Pearlware Figure of Doctor Syntax

Staffordshire Pottery Pearlware Figure of Doctor Syntax

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

most detailed and largest examples of Dr.Syntax figures and is exceptionally well produced with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Figures Trio of Doctor Syntax, circa 1820
Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Figures Trio of Doctor Syntax, circa 1820

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Figures Trio of Doctor Syntax, circa 1820

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

impressed DR.SYNTAX which is picked out in black enamel. A rare discovery for such a group of figures which

Category

Antique 19th Century English Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware, Pottery

Rowlandson, satire, ars moriendi, dance of death, aquatint, Bring out your Dead!
Rowlandson, satire, ars moriendi, dance of death, aquatint, Bring out your Dead!

Rowlandson, satire, ars moriendi, dance of death, aquatint, Bring out your Dead!

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in Norwich, GB

. These included The Microcosm of London (1808), the Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque (1812

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

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Edwardian Era Pottery "Ye Olden Days" Card Dish by Buffalo Pottery Deldare Ware
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Located in Van Nuys, CA

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dr syntax you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper and ceramic, every dr syntax was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dr syntax, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A dr syntax, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made dr syntax has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thomas Rowlandson and Buffalo Pottery are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dr Syntax?

A dr syntax can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $50, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $496.