Antique English Wedgwood Etruria Blue Transferware Plates of Boston History

Description: Original name: "Wedgwood Old Blue Historical Plates" These are Transferware Plates of Historic Boston ScenesManufactured at Wedgwood's Etruria factory in Staffordshire,* EnglandImported for the American market by Boston-based importer Jones, McDuffee and Stratton, Company.** >> Choose to purchase the Collection of Boston Historic Scenes or select one favorite individual plate. Please review photos well to determine condition to your satisfaction.Each has a smooth surface. We could not locate any chips or cracks.Condition information is listed with each below. Details:• Beautifully preserved and well cared for• Striking, saturated blue color• Condition issues listed with each below• Each measures 9.25" diameter, .625" deep• Each weighs about 15 oz. • Faneuil Hall: SOLD • Park Street Church, 1901Title, details, and maker's marks imprinted in blue.Impressed marks: "Wedgwood" and "MWD".Excellent condition, smooth surface, tiny bump can be seen at top, slightly to the left of center. • The State House, 1899Title, details, maker's marks, and copyright imprinted in blue.Impressed marks: "Wedgwood," "INJ" and "V".Excellent condition, smooth surface. • Public Library, 1899Maker's marks and copyright imprinted in blue.Impressed marks: "Wedgwood," "T" and "AIO".Excellent condition, smooth surface, crazing • Monument of the Battle of Lake GeorgeHistory and maker's marks imprinted in blue.Impressed marks: "Wedgwood" and "3DS".Excellent condition, smooth surface. • Harvard CollegeHistory and maker's marks imprinted in blue.Impressed marks: "Wedgwood," "W" and "JR".Excellent condition, smooth surface, crazing. • The Washington Elm, Cambridge, 1898History, maker's marks, and copyright imprinted in blue.Impressed marks: "Wedgwood" and "M".Excellent condition, smooth surface, crazing. From the estate of a close family member. Unsure of the date of purchase but most likely in the 1960s or 1970s, however they are much older than that. During the time she owned these plates, they were always stored, unused, in a china cabinet in a pet-free, smoke-free home. *In 1769, Josiah Wedgwood (1730–1795) opened a second factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. He named it Etruria after the region in Italy where pre-Roman Etruscan culture flourished. The Etruria Works was the main Wedgwood factory from 1769 until 1950. **A little more: Read about Wedgwood and the Boston connection with the importer Jones, McDuffee and Stratton.https://www.alexisantiques.com/links/jms.php Please review photos well as we consider them part of the description.Measurements are approximate. We welcome your questions.All sales are final. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >> If your address of record with Ebay is outside the contiguous United States, even if you ship to a U.S. address, to avoid extra fees from Ebay, please contact us before purchasing. Thank you. BUYING FROM US: Please read the description and review the photos using the magnifier to examine quality, material, and condition. We are not experts and therefore endeavor to prepare a listing carefully. It’s important to us to be accurate in writing the description, taking measurements and in providing quality photos that best represent the item. The buyer should always feel comfortable contacting us with questions. Since we do not accept returns, we would prefer to answer several questions and have a pleased customer, rather than sell the item and have the buyer be unhappy with their purchase. Thank you for your interest. > Though we do not accept returns, if there's a problem with your order, please contact us immediately.

Price: 35 USD

Location: East Haven, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-12-11T17:29:35.000Z

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