STAFFORDSHIRE AMERICAN VIEW TRANSFER-PRINTED CERAMIC PLATES, LOT OF FOUR, comprising one featuring "HARVARD / COLLEGE" with acorn and oak leaf border, one depicting "Park Theatre / New York", and two with vine border decorations including "HOSPITAL / BOSTON" and "NEW YORK / BATTERY" with molded gadroon rim. Additional marks to underside include impressed "STEVENSON". Ralph Stevenson & Williams, Cobridge; Joseph Stubbs, Longport, England. First half 19th century. 6 1/4" to 9" D.
Literature: The Armans -
Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List, p. 123, #330, p. 133, #353, p. 137, #367, p. 141, #378; Transferware Collectors Club database patterns #2222, #2113, #9689, #9696.
Provenance: From the collection of Nick Routson, Phoenix, AZ.
Condition
Hospital Boston example undamaged except having scattered scratches and usage wear; Harvard and Park Theatre examples excellent visual condition with some professional restoration; New York Battery with crazing restoration.