Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM
Description:
Red Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery President William Henry Harrison Plate, England, c. 1839-40, the plate centered with a round reserve depicting a bust portrait of "General W.H. Harrison/Hero of the Thames 1813," with printed title, over implements of war, with chickweed rim border, backstamped "James Tams & Co. Philadelphia Importers," (rim repairs),dia. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Professionally repaired with two areas of repair on the rim, underside of rim repainted.