16.75" Clews Historical Staffordshire States Platter

Circa 1820s: The States pattern, also called America and Independence, is perhaps the most popular series of dark blue historical Stafforshire created for the Ameircan market by English brothers James and Ralph Clews. The names of fifteen American states are sparated by patrioc stars and are festooned around a piece's border. The firm produced over a dozen romantic views for the central medallion with included the figures George Washington, Justice, and Liberty and an assortment of fruits and flowers. All of the scenes portray the romantic vision of the lushness and wealth of the Ameircan countryside. This large 16.75" x 14" serving platter features the scene Mansion, Foreground a Lake with Swans. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs and only typical minor short knife marks on the front. There are labels on reverse that show the platter's provenance. It is easy to see why this series was so popular to the citizens of a fledgling nation, citizens who were proud of their lofty democratic ideals and the prosperity of their rapidly expanding territories.