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Lot 548: c. 1900 George Dewey Ceramic Plate

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
Lot  548: c. 1900 George Dewey Ceramic Plate
<b>Misc. Decorative Arts</b><hr><b>c. 1900 Spanish-American War Admiral George Dewey Ceramic Plate, Very Fine or better.</b>
6.5” in diameter, scalloped edges, with a black transfer image of Dewey in the center. Normal light crazing of the porcelain, but no nicks, damage or repairs. Following the Spanish-American War, Dewey became a cult figure and his image appeared in a number of forms, including ceramic wear, busts (see elsewhere in this sale), medals, exonumia, etc. Sadly, he is hardly remembered today except by our astute bidding audience.