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Antique C. 1865 Civil War Era White Ironstone Armorial Platter Stag Crest
- For your consideration is an interesting large oval ironstone platter
- It was most likely custom made to represent heritage heraldry symbols, which was still fashionable among the wealthier Anglo-American families trough the 19th century
- It features a crest depicting a stag head / bust in red
- The skillfully elaborated border displays tree colors; orange, green and black, or as they are called in heraldry, tenne, vert and sable, each contributing a symbolical meaning: Orange for strength and endurance, green for hope and loyalty in love, black for constancy, a very strong combination all together
- The platter bears an incised diamond shaped English Registry mark, which dates it to 1865, it could be from a Staffordshire pottery or other
- A hand written number 4881 is also present. An old collection inventory sticker remains
- All original
- Measurements: Approx. 13" x 10.75" x 1"
- Weighs about 2 lbs. 3 oz.
- Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Partial surface crazing on top and bottom, some lines with discoloration, minor wear to the enameled border, a fleabite at the edge. All commensurate with age, no major issues
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