Description

The view shown on this platter is Castle Garden Battery  which  was taken from a drawings by John Warner Barber and published in the "Historical Collections of  the  State  of New York. Battery Park  was located at the southern end of Manhattan. The view shows several people enjoying a walk on the esplanade and a foot bridge extending  200 feet to a building known as the Battery. The platter has a Shell Border and a Circular Center. The Platter is 18 1/2" long and 14 1/2" wide. The Platter has the impressed mark "wood" and a stamp mark showing a eagle. The Platter has been restored

Enoch Wood, England, 1818 1846

$2250

Cup Pl ate

    A View of the City of Baltimore 

This Drainer depicts a View of  Baltimore from the Harbor.  This sketch shows two flagstaffs rising from a small wharf in the foreground, from which banners float, one of them displaying an anchor and the other the letter B.  The waterfront of the City may be seen with rows of regular buildings lining the streets and here and there a church spire.  Lafayette considered Baltimore one of  the most handsome cities in the Union.  The Drainer is 12 1/4 " long and 9" wide.  condition is excellent.  Thomas Godwin, England, 1840.

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          Cadmus (so called)  Plate

 The Cadmus was the sailing vessel in which Lafayette  returned to America on August 15, 1824. The ship was placed at the disposal of Lafayette and his party were the only passengers.  The  plate has a Trefoil border and is in excellent condition. The Plate is 9" diameter.  Enoch Wood & Sons,  England, 1818-1846

          Hoboken In New Jersey Plate

 This Plate depicts the mansion built by Colonel Stevens in Hoboken.  It was considered to be one of the handsomest   homes in America.  The illustration portrays a large Colonial house set in a  spacious lawn, shaded with tall pine trees. The Plate measures 7 3/4"  in diameter and has a Spread Eagle Border.  Maker is Joseph Stubbs, c. 1822-1835.  Condition is mint

Fall of Montmorenci Near Quebec Plate

This plate depicts the Fall of Montmorenci near Quebec which was a picture published in 1831 by P..& W. Ruthven and described as the "most magnificent object of the Province".  The stream of water is about twenty-five yards wide and flowed over an almost perpendicular cliff into a basin some eighty feet below.  The present Fall is unchanged from that of earlier days.  The plate is  9" in diameter and has a shell border.  Color is a deep blue and transfer is crisp. Condition is excellent.  Impressed Mark,  E.  Wood & Sons, 1818-1846

Pittsfield Elm Plate

 This plate depicts a winter view in Pittsfield Mass. The center view is the Congregational Church which was erected in 1792 and was known as the Bullfinch Meeting House of Pittsfield. The famous Elm was reputed to be 340 years old when it was cut down in 1861. It was surrounded by a fence in 1820. The border is large flowers and medallions of the Center View. The plate is 7 3/4" in diameter and condition is mint. Clews, c1820-1836 

Fair Mount Near Philadelphia Plate

 This plate is entitled "Fair Mount Near Philadelphia" It depicts the grounds around the Water Works on the Schuylkill River. Trees and buildings are in the background and a man and woman are in the foreground. Border is Spread Eagles amid flowers and scrolls. The plate is 10 1/4" in diameter. It is dark blue and in mint condition. Stubbs, England, 1830 

 Playing  AT Draught's Plate

 The  Wilkie Series  depicts Life in England as illustrated by Sir David Willie an artist of the time. Playing AT Draught's is part of this series. The plate has a border of large flowers and scrolls with a   Circular  center.  This plate is 7 1/2" in diameter.  Mint condition.  Maker Clews England, 1813.

"The Valentine" Plate

 The  Wilkie Series  depicts Life in England as illustrated by Sir David Willie an artist of the time. The Valentine is part of this series. The plate has a border of large flowers and scrolls with a  circular  center.  This plate is 10"  in diameter.  Mint condition.  Maker Clews England, 1813.

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 Lafayette At Franklin's Tomb Cup & Saucer

 This Cup & Saucer depicts Lafayette sitting at Franklin's Tomb, .  The Tomb is an Urn marked Franklin.    The Saucer is 5 3/4" in diameter and the cup is 2" high.  Condition is proof.  England, Enoch Wood & Sons, 1828

 Park Theatre New York Plate

 New York Park Theatre,  by Ralph Stevenson.  Acorn & leaf border.  Dark blue.  The Plate is 10" in diameter and in  mint condition. England, 1810-1832

 Quadruped Plate

This Quadruped Plate has a Lion Center. This plate is part of the  "Quadrupeds Series" by Hall. The plate is.  10" in diameter. It is in mint condition with a stamped back.  England,1820-1830

 American Independence Plate

Building, Sheep on Lawn by Clews, .  "America and Independence series".  Item is  8 1/2"  in diameter.  Names of fifteen states in festoons separated by five point stars.  Condition is Mint, Impressed Mark.  England, 1818-1836 

Alms House, New York Platter

This Platter is one of the Beauties of America Series and depicts the Alms House located in New York City.  This was the third Alms House built in New York City and the cornerstone was    laid in 1811.  In 1848 it was rebuilt and became   part of Bellevue Hospital.  The platter is 16 1/2" x 12 1/2"  and the color is brilliant blue.  There is a professional repair to a small hairline on the reverse side  John & William Ridgway, 1814-1830  

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  This Liverpool Pitcher depicts Peace, Plenty and Independence on one side.  On the other side is a Washington Monument, encircled by the names of the thirteen states.  The Masonic Symbol is above the picture of Washington.  On the left side is imprinted, " First in War, First in Peace"..   On the right side is imprinted " First in Fame".  Beneath the spout is an Eagle with thirteen stars above and E Pluribus Unum below. The Pitcher is 10 inches High.  England 1820-1830.

This creamer depicts Lafayette reclined in thought, gathering inspiration from the urn topped tomb, marked Franklin. The border is floral.  The piece is entitled "Lafayette At Franklin's Tomb". The condition is excellent.  This creamer  is 5 1/4"  High.  Enoch Wood & Sons, England,1816-1846

Don Quixote Plate

This plate depicts  "Knighthood Conferred on Don Quixote   It is one  of seventeen plates in the  "Don Quixote Series".   The plate is 10" in diameter and in  Mint condition.    England, 1819-1835

      Fruit and Flower  Plate 

This plate is part of a dinner service, which can be completed. The Plate is dark blue, the center is regular showing a display of fruit. The border shows different flowers around the center. The plate is 10" in diameter and in mint condition. The maker was Stubbs- Kent.  England,  1828-1830

 The Cadmus Soup Bowl

The Cadmus was the sailing vessel in which Lafayette  returned to America on August 15, 1824. The ship was placed at the disposal of Lafayette and his party were the only passengers.  The  Soup Plate has a shell border and is in excellent condition, . The Soup  Plate is 10 1/4" in diameter.  Enoch Wood & Sons,  England, 1818-1846

$595595

 Creamer  with Shepherd and Sheep 

The front and back of the creamer depicts a shepherd sitting in front of ruins with three sheep.  The Creamer  is 5 1/2" high from the base to the top of finial and  7" from handle to handle.  Graceful geometric design, Dark Blue Color and  Proof Condition. Some wear on top of handle.  Maker Unknown,   England, 1840 

 Library Philadelphia Plate

This plate depicts the Library Philadelphia and is part of J. W. Ridgeway's Series of    "Beauties of America" .  Plate is 8" in Diameter.  Mint condition.  England, 1814-1830

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 Famous Naval Heroes War of 1812 

   This creamer depicts the "Nautical Heroes of the War of 1812" which are shown on the two sides to the right and left of the spout. It is printed in dark blue and features a floral border and an irregular central opening.  Condition is  good with some spout roughness and possible inside repair.  The size of 4 3/4" is rare.  Maker Unknown

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 Landing of Lafayette Plate

This plate depicts the Landing of General Lafayette in Castle Garden, New York.  It is one of the Landing of Lafayette Series.  The Plate is 8 3/4"  in Diameter and in  mint condition with the impressed Clews mark.  England, 1818-1836

$575

  Boston State House Custard Cup

   This Custard Cup depicts the Boston State House. It is considered to be the most important building facing the Boston Common. The gilded dome was visible far out in the Harbor.  Condition is mint.  England, 1830  

 Villa In Regents Park Plate

 This plate depicts a Villa  in  Regents Park, London. Part of Adam's  " Regents Park Series".  Item is 10" in diameter - Irregular Center.  Mint condition with impressed mark.  England, 1820-1830

$275

 Landing of Lafayette Plate

This plate depicts the Landing of General Lafayette at Castle Garden, New York.  Iit is one piece in the "Lafayette Series" The Plate is 10" in diameter and in mint condition with the Clews impressed mark. England, 1818-1836

American & Independence Series Soup Bowl

This Soup Bowl depicts a  Building with Sheep on the Lawn . The names of fifteen states is shown in festoons separated by five point stars. It is part of the "America and Independence Series".  The Condition is Mint, and it has the impressed Clews mark.   England, 1818-1836.

       Dr. Syntax Disputing His Bill 

This Plate depicts Dr. Syntax, after spending the night at the inn,  becoming angry at the amount of his bill, and is seen presenting a large scroll to the Landlady. The Landlady becomes very argumentative. The border is made up of flowers and scrolls. This plate is one of a series of 32 plates pertaining to  the various tours of Dr. Syntax. The plate is 10" in diameter and the condition is proof. The plate has the  Clews incised mark. England 1830

This Plate depicts Dr. Syntax standing before a nearly completed portrait of  a Lady.   In the center the enormous body of Lady Bounty covers up her huge chair.  A small girl stands at her knee and a maid watches at the right.  A butler is coming in at the extreme left. The plate is 10" in diameter. Condition is proof.  Clews impressed mark on the back.  England, 1830

  This plate depicts a Toga clad Farmer holding a cornucopia and a sickle.  At his left is an oval containing a spread eagle with the words "Peace" above  and "Plenty" below the eagle. A wide band of fruit and flowers decorates the border.  The plate is 8" in diameter. Condition is mint. Impressed Clews Mark, England, 1818-1836

This  Soup Plate depicts  a view of the Niagara Falls on the border of Canada and the United States. The view was taken from a Water Color by Paul Svinin, which was published in 1818. The plate is 10 1/4" in diameter, has a shell border and is in excellent condition. The maker was Enoch Wood and Sons 1818-1846

    There are three different scenes depicted on this Cup & Saucer Set.  The saucer shows the Court House, Boston while the Cup depicts Columbia College, New York on one side and the Octagon Church, Boston on the other side. Condition is excellent and while the maker is not known, the origin is England, 1835-1850.

Marine Hospital

This plate depicts the Marine Hospital in Louisville KY. The building was an substantial stone structure and was used  as a home for sailors of the lakes and inland water ways. The plate is dark blue and the condition is excellent.  The plate is 9" in diameter and has a shell border.  It was made by Enoch Wood & Son, England.  1818-1840   

This  plate depicts a building which, at the time was  the most famous American inn.   The inn was constructed in 1792 on Broadway near Wall St. The City Hotel provided 78 room on five floors. The hotel was New York's best known inn until the Astor House was built in 1832.  General Lafayette made the City Hotel his home on his visit to the City.  The plate is 81/2" in diameter and is  in mint condition. The border is  acorns and oak leaves.  Ralph Stevenson, England, 1810-1832

This  plate depicts the famous Trenton Falls flowing through a ravine four miles long in Western Canada and dropping 312 feet in a course of two miles.  In early days, a journey of two or three hours by horse and carriage was required to reach this locality from Utica.  There are evergreens back of the cliffs and there are three people on top of the ledge. The plate is 7 1/2" in diameter and there is an impressed mark Wood & Sons on the back.  There is a shell border and color is a brilliant dark blue and condition is mint.  Wood & Sons, 1818-1846

$595

Landing of the Fathers at Plymouth

  This plate commemorates  America Independent, July 4, 1776  and Washington,  Born 1732 and Died 1799.. It shows the Landing of the Fathers at Plymouth,  Dec. 22, 1620.  The Plate is 10" in diameter and condition is mint.  England, Enoch Wood & Sons,  1818-1840.

 The Ship Cadmus Cup Plate

 The Cadmus was the sailing vessel in which Lafayette  returned to America on August 15, 1824. The ship was placed at the disposal of Lafayette and his party were the only passengers.  The  cup plate has a shell border and is in excellent condition, with the exception of hair line on the bottom of the plate, this has been restored. The Cup Plate is 3 1/2" in diameter.  Enoch Wood & Sons,  England, 1818-1846

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This plate depicts the Capitol City of New York as viewed in the early 1800s. The plate has a circular center and a shell border. The view shows cattle in a pasture near the riverbank. Various boats may be seen sailing in the river. The sky line shows the city, the State House and Church Spies and many other buildings. England, Wood & Sons, 1818-1846

$725

                             Capitol Washington

This plate depicts the Capitol Building in Washington.  There are several people on the lawn.  The border is an entwined vine and the outer edge has an embossed white rim.  The plate is 9 3/4" in diameter.  Condition is mint and the color is a rich dark blue.  Ralph  Stevenson,  c.1810-1832

This plate depicts four buildings at Harvard College.  It has the Acorn and Oak Leaves Border and is 9 3/4" in diameter.  Condition is mint and the color is dark blue. Ralph Stevenson,  c.1810-1832

$495450

This plate depicts the City Hall in New York City. The view is from the Beauties of America Series by J & D  Ridgway. The border consist of flowers with medallions. The plate has a circular center and is 9 1/2" in diameter. The plate is in proof condition free of any chips, flakes or hairlines.  England 1814-1830

This plate depicts the Boston State House.  It is considered to be the most famous building facing the Boston Commons.  The gilded dome was visible far out in the harbor.  The plate is 9 3/4" in diameter and the condition is mint.  Enoch Wood & Sons,  c. 1818-1846

Chief Justice  Marshall Plate

This plate depicts the "Chief Justice Marshall" which was one of the early steamboats which sailed, on the Hudson River from New York to Troy .  It has a Shell Border.  The plate is 8" in diameter and is in mint condition.   Enoch Wood & Sons,  England, 1818-1846

       Cupid Imprisoned Plate 

This plate is one of the five plates in the Cupid Series.  This Series was very popular and were produced in a very rich shade of dark blue. The plate is 10 in. in diameter and condition is proof.  England,  Enoch Wood & Sons, 1818-1836.

This plate depicts Commodore MacDonnough's Victory on Lake Champlain  The plate is a rich dark blue and is 7  1/2" in diameter and has a Shell Border.  Condition is proof, with one knife mark.  England,  Enoch Wood & Sons, 1818-1846

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This plate depicts two people in the foreground overlooking the Hudson River and the Castle Garden Battery, New York.  The color is dark blue and the plate has a trefoil border. The plate is 3 3/4" in diameter.  Condition is excellent with is a very small chip on the outer edge.  England,  Enoch Wood & Sons impressed mark.  1818-1846

This cup & saucer depicts the Boston State House.  It is considered to be the most famous building facing the Boston Commons.  The gilded dome was visible far out in the harbor.  The  condition is mint.  Enoch Wood & Sons,  c. 1818-1846

           Gilpin's Mills Plate

This plate depicts Gilpin's Mills on the Brandywine Creek.  In this Mill, Thomas Gilpin operated the first cylinder paper machine erected in America.  At the Gilpin Estate, Lafayette was cared for after being wounded.  The plate is 9 1/4" in diameter with a shell border.and is in mint condition.  Wood Impressed mark.  England, c. 1820-1836

$695

     West Point, Hudson River

The foreground of the plate shows huge rocks.  In the center is a man watching a small rowboat with three men.  On the summit are the buildings of the Academy.  The center shows the water flowing and a steamer.  The plate is 7 1/2" in diameter and in mint condition.   Picturesque Views Series. England,  Clews, c.1818-1836

$275

This plate depicts the village of Fort Miller which was 37 miles north of Albany and 13  miles south of Sandy Hook.  The falls eight feet high are nearby.  Major Putnam, in the Revolutionary War, saved himself and his men  from  the Indians by taking his boat over the falls.  Right and canter the Hudson , with deeply indented banks, extends directly back through the canter and disappears through the center and disappears at the left.  The houses in the background indicate the little village of Fort Miller.  This plate is part of the Picturesque Views Series by Clews.  c. 1829-36

495.