Platter: Delaware Coat of Arms

1829-1855

Place madeEngland, Europe

Earthenware

Overall: 1 5/8 x 17 x 13 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 43.2 x 33.7 cm )

The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection

1961.252

This platter is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".

DescriptionMolded glazed pearlware platter with dark blue transfer print decoration of the coat of arms of Delaware and border of trumpet flowers , thistle,leaves with imbricated band.

Markingsprinted: on back: image of flying eagle facing left with shield paper labels: affixed to back:"This platter and the coat of arms of Massachusetts were purchased by Mrs. Henry F. Herbermann of Mt. Vernon, April, 1933. They were given to her by an English woman and brought by Mrs. Herbermann to this country in 1927. The gift consisted of two Delaware coat of arms and one Massachusetts, No.190. A second label has printed on it "has sold for $900."

ClassificationsCERAMICS