Leeds Pearlware Plate with Polychrome American Eagle
England, circa 1820s–1830s - 8 inches diameter
 
A finely decorated Leeds pearlware plate featuring a polychrome American eagle with blue-striped shield and gilt-highlighted wings. Intended for the American market, the plate reflects the continued demand for patriotic tablewares in the early republic, particularly those centered on the national eagle motif. The restrained composition and delicate coloration lend the piece an especially refined appearance among related examples.
 
Condition: Excellent; no restoration.