August Americana
Description:
Five Historical Blue Staffordshire Plates, England, early 19th century, a 10 1/4-in. "Pine Orchard House, Catskill Mountains" plate by Enoch Wood & Sons; a 10-in. "Lafayette at Washington's Tomb" plate by Thomas Mayer; a 9-in. "Nahant Hotel Near Boston" plate by Joseph Stubbs; an 8-in. "States Design" plate with low two-storey structure in center by James and Ralph Clews; and a 6 5/8-in. "Landing of Lafayette at Castle Garden, New York" plate by James and Ralph Clews, (imperfections).
Estimate $800-1,000
The "Lafayette and Washington's Tomb" plate has evidence of restortation on the rim; the "Pine Orchard House" plate has knife cuts on the inner rim.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Thomas Mayer, Joseph Stubbs, James Clews, Ralph Clews, United KingdomStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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