STAFFORDSHIRE AMERICAN HISTORICAL TRANSFER-PRINTED CERAMIC CUP AND SAUCER SETS, LOT OF TWO, featuring the "LANDING OF GEN. LA FAYETTE / At Castle Garden New York / 16th August 1824", printed below scene, depicting the arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette from France to New York Harbor to each side. Each saucer having impressed crown mark encircled with "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" to underside. Ralph & James Clews, Cobridge, England. 1814-1834. 2 1/4" HOA.
Literature: Parallels the Armans -
Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List, p. 10, pl. 1c, middle; Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #2074.
Provenance: From the collection of Nick Routson, Phoenix, AZ.
Condition
Mostly undamaged, except one saucer with minor flake to foot ring. Manufacturing flaws including stilt marks, as made.