Leeds Pearlware Plate with Folk Art American Eagle
England, circa 1820s–1830s - 8 inches diameter
 
A Leeds pearlware plate painted with a spirited folk-art rendering of the American eagle, framed within a blue feather-edge border. Produced in England for American export, the plate reflects the widespread appeal of patriotic imagery during the early nineteenth century, when ceramics bearing eagle devices became enduring symbols of republican identity and national pride. The animated form and vivid coloration give the piece notable decorative charm.
 
Condition: Excellent; no restoration.