11-07-201011-07-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2524BBoston
November 7, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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Historical Blue Transfer-decorated Platter

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$1,778$1,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2524BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

Historical Blue Transfer-decorated Platter, James and Ralph Clews, Cobridge, England, 1819-36, the oblong "States Design" platter depicting "AMERICA AND INDEPENDENCE"; a central "English Castle" design flanked by the figure of Justice holding a medallion portrait of George Washington and the goddess Liberty holding a liberty pole topped with the liberty cap, the border made up of fifteen banners bearing states' names, impressed round crown mark, lg. 12 3/4, wd. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

Keywords

Cobridge, George Washington, United Kingdom, James Clews, Ralph Clews