" /> Printed British Pottery & Porcelain | Plate

Additional Image:

A close up of the vignette with the inscription "North River, James Kent".

 

Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: c. 1823-1830

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 10.25 in (26.035 cm)

Maker: Unknown

Description:

A made for order earthenware plate printed in blue with the Standard Willow pattern.  Printed in the border is an oval vignette, on which is inscribed "North River James Kent" along with an image of the steamship by the same name.  The James Kent, an 180 ton steamship, was built by the Allaire Iron Works of New York City in 1823 and was launched...


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