Lot Essay
J. Mudge, Chinese Export Porcelain for North America, p. 213, illustrates a similar plate from a service presented by the Chinese government to John Calhoun, Vice-President 1825-37.
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CIRCA 1820
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AN AMERICAN MARKET PLATE
CIRCA 1820
In the center a United States eagle with outstretched wings joined by an arch of clouds, a ribbon streaming from his mouth inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, on the rim a series of neoclassical style borders in gilt
9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.) diam.
CIRCA 1820
In the center a United States eagle with outstretched wings joined by an arch of clouds, a ribbon streaming from his mouth inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, on the rim a series of neoclassical style borders in gilt
9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.) diam.