Fair Winds "Friendship of Salem" 10" Dinner Plates by Alfred Meakin Set of 4 Staffordshire, England in Brown on White
Make an Event of your Next Dinner by Serving on These Richly Detailed Dinner Plates by Alfred Meakin.
Do a Little Research & An Interesting Conversation Will Surely Ensue!
Plates Depict the "Friendship of Salem," a 171', Three-Masted, Square-Rigged,Tall Ship, Originally Built in 1797
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This Historic Vessel Sailed the World, Returning to Salem with Silk, Coffee, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Candles, Cheese...
A Replica was Built in Albany, NY & Serves as a Stationary Museum in Salem Massachusetts,
The Front of each Plate Displays: The American Eagle With E. Pluribus Unum ("Out of Many, One" The Motto of the US),
Both on the Eagles Banner & Repeated Below Along with "Friendship Of Salem"
On The Right Side: New York Harbor 1830
On The Left Side: Canton Port 1830
Lower Front: US Delaware Capturing Le Croyable
The Center Graphic is of The Friendship of Salem, Under Sail with the American Flag Flying from the Stern
Another Tall Ship Follows, on the Same Tack.
Back Stamp: Fair Winds Original Copper Engravings depicting HISTORICAL SCENES OF CHINESE EXPORT TO AMERICA
The Friendship of Salem Permanent Colors Dishwasher & Detergent Safe
Alfred Meakin Staffordshire, England
Approx. 10 1/2" Dia
Excellent Condition No Chips, Cracks or Crazing
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