STAFFORDSHIRE AMERICAN HISTORICAL TRANSFER-PRINTED CERAMIC SERVICE PLATE, featuring a States series pattern, depicting Bishton Hall, Staffordshire with two fishermen in foreground, flanked by patriotic female figures Justice and Liberty on platforms reading "AMERICA AND / INDEPENDENCE", portrait image of George Washington beside Justice, border featuring 15 states enumerated in swags interspersed with stars. Impressed crown mark encircled with "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" to underside. Ralph & James Clews, Cobridge, England. 1814-1834. 10 1/2" D.
Literature: The Armans -
Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List, p. 13, pl. 3; Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #2077.
Provenance: From the collection of Nick Routson, Phoenix, AZ.
Condition
Having filled-in rim flake, otherwise undamaged. Manufacturing flaws including stilt marks, as made.