Leeds Pearlware Plate with American Eagle and Blue Border
England, circa 1820s–1830s - 7 inches diameter
 
A Leeds pearlware plate decorated with a stylized American eagle clutching arrows and olive branch, framed by a rich blue feather-edge border. Made in England for export to the United States, the plate belongs to a broader tradition of patriotic ceramics produced for the American market during the early nineteenth century. The simplified rendering of the eagle reflects the distinctive vernacular charm associated with these export wares.
 
Condition: Good; hairline crack and minor wear consistent with age and use.