Circa 1820s: Standing 11" tall, this dark blue historical Staffordshire coffee pot produced by the English firm Enoch Wood & Sons for the American market depicts the posthumous scene of Washington Standing at His Tomb, Scroll in Hand.
For Sale: $3,950
Circa 1822-1835: Manufactured for the American market by English ceramicist Jospeh Stubbs, this dark blue serving platter depicts an urban yet pastoral landscape of the Boston State House and neighboring buildings with cattle lounging in the foreground and a few people, including one on horseback and one with a dog, strolling the avenue.
For Sale: $1,850
Circa 1840-1860: This mochaware footed bowl's whopping 11' diameter makes it a rare find.
For Sale: $1,495
Circa 1850-1880: Boldly decorating redware with confident brush strokes of yellow slip was a great tradtion that has left us with some charming examples of early American names, such as this example of Edwin painted on a loaf dish.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1818-1846: This 12 7/8" x 10" dark blue platter depicts one of the early 19th century English tourist attrractions.
For Sale: $950
Circa 1825-1828: One of the most desirable scenes in today's market is the B & O Railroad plate with the level view.
For Sale: $950
Circa 1850s: Beaver County stoneware was made to last, and this five gallon semi-ovoid cream jar with floral decoration is a testament to the longevity of the county's pottery production. Weighing in at a stout 21 pounds, this jar stands 14" tall and is just over 12" wide from ear to ear.
For Sale: $850
Circa 1835: This large historical Staffordshire platter of Wadham College is from Ridgway's Oxford Views series.
For Sale: $795
Circa Mid 19th Century: This particular churn form, color, and clay type are typical of stoneware produced in Muskingum County in the east central part of the Buckeye State.
For Sale: $750
Circa 1820s: In order to promote commerce between England and America after the War of 1812, potters in Britain began to manufacture transferware with American views and patriotic American slogans to export to the United States.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1820s: This rare early 19th century canary yellow miniature child's mug is a mere 1 7/8" H x 1 5/8" D, not including its handle.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1820s: General Marquise de Lafayette's 1824-1825 tour of the United States was wildly popular among the American people, and the last surviving French general to fight in America's Revolutionary War was greeted enthusiastically along his route.
For Sale: $550
Circa 1820s:This hefty canary yellow tankard, a giant in its day, stands nearly 5" tall and is the size of a modern coffee mug.
For Sale: $550
Circa 1825-1832: Dark blue Historical Staffordshire ten inch dinner plate with acorn border from Stevenson and Williams.
For Sale: $550
Circa 1820s-1830s: This example from the Beauties of America series features Ridgway's floral border and is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $495
Circa 1820s: This Stubbs plate features a couple overlooking the water.
For Sale: $450
Circa 1820s: This maxim mug features a scene of three busy farmers piling hay on an ox drawn wagon on a beautiful summer day.
For Sale: $425
Circa 1820s: Measuring 2 9/16" tall, this canary yellow coffee can pictures two farmers sowing a field with an ox drawn plow.
For Sale: $375
Circa 1820s: This unusal transfer scene shows a pair of gentlemen relaxing in the pastoral countryside.
For Sale: $350
Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Lexington, Virginia: zandk@zandkantiques.com
