THIRTEEN HISTORICAL STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE PLATES.

THIRTEEN HISTORICAL STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE PLATES. Second quarter 19th century. 1) “Winter View of Pittsfield, Mass”, 8-1/2″ plate, underglaze blue and impressed Clews mark. 2) “The Valentine” from Wilkie’s designs, 8-1/2″ plate, impressed Clews mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 44, plate 93. 3) “Nahant Hotel, near Boston”, 8-1/2″ plate, spread eagle border; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 123, plate 328. 4) America and Independence series, 8-1/2″ plate, building with sheep on lawn, States border, impressed Clews mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 14, plate 5. 5) “Upper Ferry Bridge over the River Schuylkill”, titled in underglaze blue, 8-3/4″ plate, spread eagle border, unmarked Stubbs; for example of design see Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 124, plate 332. 6) “Chief Justice Marshall, Troy”, 8-1/4″ plate, shell border, unmarked Enoch Wood & Sons; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 58, plate 127. 7) “Gilpins Mills on the Brandywine Creek”, titled in underglaze blue, 9-1/4″ plate, shell border, impressed Enoch Wood mark. 8) “Transylvania University, Lexington”, titled in underglaze blue, 9-1/4″ plate, shell border, unmarked Enoch Wood & Sons; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 77, fig. 185. 9) “Peace and Plenty”, 9″ plate, scrolling floral border, impressed Clewes mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, pp. 23-24, fig. 34. 10) “Commodore MacDonough’s Victory”, 9″ plate, shell border, irregular center; impressed Enoch Wood & Sons mark. 11) “The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad” (incline), titled in underglaze blue, 9″ plate, impressed Enoch Wood & Sons mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 76, fig. 182. 12) “Hospital, Boston”, titled in underglaze blue, 9″ plate, vine border, Ralph Stevenson and Williams, unmarked; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 141, fig. 378. 13) “Marine Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky”, 9″ plate, shell border, Enoch Wood & Sons impressed mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 61, fig. 137. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Geraldine Gaba, Scottsdale, AZ. CONDITION: 1) Crack running through midpoint, roughness to edge. 2) Deep color, wear to glaze, chip on rim. 3) Good overall, good medium blue. 4) Large chip outer edge, otherwise good. 5) Good medium blue with slight crackle in glaze. 6) Good overall, hairline crack in base 7) Strong dark color, scratches in glaze, hairline crack in edge at 8:00. 8) Strong medium blue color, good overall. 9) Very good overall. 10) Good overall with scratches in glaze. 11) Very good overall, minor surface scratches in glaze. 12) Surface scratches and crackle in glaze, rich dark blue, otherwise very good. 13) Surface scratches in glaze, crackle and slight discoloration beneath. 9-94832-2 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	713	$1,955.00	THIRTEEN HISTORICAL STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE PLATES. Second quarter 19th century. 1) “Winter View of Pittsfield, Mass”, 8-1/2″ plate, underglaze blue and impressed Clews mark. 2) “The Valentine” from Wilkie’s designs, 8-1/2″ plate, impressed Clews mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 44, plate 93. 3) “Nahant Hotel, near Boston”, 8-1/2″ plate, spread eagle border; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 123, plate 328. 4) America and Independence series, 8-1/2″ plate, building with sheep on lawn, States border, impressed Clews mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 14, plate 5. 5) “Upper Ferry Bridge over the River Schuylkill”, titled in underglaze blue, 8-3/4″ plate, spread eagle border, unmarked Stubbs; for example of design see Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 124, plate 332. 6) “Chief Justice Marshall, Troy”, 8-1/4″ plate, shell border, unmarked Enoch Wood & Sons; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 58, plate 127. 7) “Gilpins Mills on the Brandywine Creek”, titled in underglaze blue, 9-1/4″ plate, shell border, impressed Enoch Wood mark. 8) “Transylvania University, Lexington”, titled in underglaze blue, 9-1/4″ plate, shell border, unmarked Enoch Wood & Sons; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 77, fig. 185. 9) “Peace and Plenty”, 9″ plate, scrolling floral border, impressed Clewes mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, pp. 23-24, fig. 34. 10) “Commodore MacDonough’s Victory”, 9″ plate, shell border, irregular center; impressed Enoch Wood & Sons mark. 11) “The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad” (incline), titled in underglaze blue, 9″ plate, impressed Enoch Wood & Sons mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 76, fig. 182. 12) “Hospital, Boston”, titled in underglaze blue, 9″ plate, vine border, Ralph Stevenson and Williams, unmarked; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 141, fig. 378. 13) “Marine Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky”, 9″ plate, shell border, Enoch Wood & Sons impressed mark; reference Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List by David and Linda Arman, p. 61, fig. 137. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Geraldine Gaba, Scottsdale, AZ. CONDITION: 1) Crack running through midpoint, roughness to edge. 2) Deep color, wear to glaze, chip on rim. 3) Good overall, good medium blue. 4) Large chip outer edge, otherwise good. 5) Good medium blue with slight crackle in glaze. 6) Good overall, hairline crack in base 7) Strong dark color, scratches in glaze, hairline crack in edge at 8:00. 8) Strong medium blue color, good overall. 9) Very good overall. 10) Good overall with scratches in glaze. 11) Very good overall, minor surface scratches in glaze. 12) Surface scratches and crackle in glaze, rich dark blue, otherwise very good. 13) Surface scratches in glaze, crackle and slight discoloration beneath. 9-94832-2 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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