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A HISTORICAL FLOW-BLUE CLEWS STAFFORDSHIRE PLATTER, "LANDING OF LAFAYETTE"

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A HISTORICAL FLOW-BLUE CLEWS STAFFORDSHIRE PLATTER,  LANDING OF LAFAYETTE
Circa 1835. The octagonal roast platter with a historic view in blue and white of the "Landing of Lafayette at Castle Garden New York, 16th August 1824", in a floral border. The back impressed "Clews Warranted Staffordshire". 15 1/2"l x 12"w The edges and inner rim with wear and scattered small old chips, the surface with wear and knife marks consistent with age and usage, the reverse with large light stains, wear to footed rim, and an 8 1/2" hairline crack showing to front that does not affect the tensile integrity of the platter.