Three flow blue plates and a platter. First commemorative plate depicts am old church; back of the plate reads: "St. Peters Church, Corner state and chapel, Albany-1800/ Sole importers the Van Heusen Charles Co./Wedgewood/ Etruria England"; plate measures approx. 9" in diameter. Second plate depicts a young couple; back of the plate reads: "The Return of the Mayflower (from painting by Geo. Houghton)/ Casting a farewell look at the glimmering sail of the Mayflower Distant, but still in sight, and sinking below the horizon -- The courtship of Myles Standish. Longfellow./ Wedgwood/ Etruria England." Measures approx. 9-1/4"in diameter. Third plate depicts a tavern; back of the plate reads: ""Green Dragon Tavern/ Union street Boston/ Styled by Daniel Webster/ The headquarters of the Revolution/ The grand lodge of Free Masons/ Also St. Andrew's lodge first met here." Stamped with Wedgwood insignia as well as importer's stamp and a copyright mark. An oblong "Willow" platter measures approx. 16" x 12" x 1-1/2." Bottom of all three items is incised Wedgwood.
100/200 Sold $109.25
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