Although the potters are not identified, this is a style of nineteenth century slip decorated redware bird plate known from Pennsylvania today, probably in the eastern part of the state. There are a group of bird plates known that are decorated in this style with this being a particularly good example adorned with a perched bird, a pronounced tail and creatively applied feathers with lines of slip. The proportion of the bird in comparison to the size of the plate is also appealing.
Item Date: Circa 1840
Measurement: Diameter: 11"
Material: Redware
Item Condition: Some surface wear; two trivial chips to coggled edge; overall very good condition.
Price: $2,500
SKU 1120-149
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