Historical Staffordshire Dark Blue Plate Winter View Pittsfield MA 10 1/2" CRACK

Description: Historical Staffordshire Dark Blue Plate Winter View Pittsfield MA 10 1/2" CRACK Maker: James and Ralph Clews Among brothers James and Ralph Clews' most beloved transferware patterns made for the American market is Winter View in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In Part 1 of Sam Laidacker's two volume Anglo-American China published in 1954, Laidacker catalogues a whopping 21 different shapes decorated with the Winter View of Pittsfield pattern, including the 10" dark blue dinner plate offered here. In Pictures of Early New York on Dark Blue Staffordshire Pottery first published in 1899 and then reissued by Dover Publications in 1974, author R.T. Haines Halsey includes a bevy of great information about this classic view. On pages 233 and 234, Halsey explains that "the most conspicuous of the buildings which appear on this plate is the First Congregational Church," which "was erected in 1793." He also tells us that another building pictured in this scene is the First Baptist Church, which is important because it "was finished in 1827," dating the possible period of the pattern's manufacture from 1827 until 1834, when the Clews partnership was dissolved. Also of historic note in this transfer is the infamous Pittsfield Elm, whose "elliptical fence enclosing part of the common," as Halsey notes on page 235, "was put up in 1820 for the purpose of carefully guarding this tree." The beautiful old elm would later be struck by lightning and finally cut down by Pittsfield's residents in 1861. Condition: This plate has been broken nearly in half and has a crack that is hard to see from the front but clearly evident from the back. For that reason, we are offering this beautiful antique at a small fraction of the price others are offering similar plates in better condition. Will still make a great display piece in a breakfront or corner cabinet.Diameter: 10-1/2 inchesMedium: EarthenwareOrigin: Stoke-on-Trent, EnglandPlease review our photos carefully as they are an important part of this description. We are happy to answer any questions. EMH*STORE * * * * * * * * * Please view all of the photos for additional detail on this items' condition, and feel free to ask us any questions. Thank you for considering a purchase! Our customer's satisfaction is our top priority. In the event you experience any problems with your order, please contact us prior to leaving a negative or neutral feedback and we'll be sure to offer a speedy resolution to any issues that may arise. PAYMENTS o Paypal is the only method of Payment we accept. No exceptions can be made. o Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction's end. o Items left unpaid for more than 7 days are eligible to be re-listed or have an unpaid item claim filed. SHIPPING o Please be aware of our shipping charges prior to placing a bid. o We do offer combined shipping. Please email after the auction's end requesting a revised / combined invoice. o Requests for combined shipping will be handled on a case by case basis. It may not be possible to combine certain larger items if we feel it may jeopardize a safe arrival. o Any item sold is eligible for local pick up at our retail store Thursday through Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please note that payment must be cleared online prior to pick up, as we are unable to accept cash or process payment at our location. o Local pick up items not claimed within 21 days will be re-listed without notice and considered a donation. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS o We ship internationally through EBay's Global Shipping Program. Please read the rules and regulations of such program, including the payment of tariffs and import fees.

Price: 30 USD

Location: Middle Island, New York

End Time: 2024-11-09T13:09:28.000Z

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