Plate (Dinner plate)

Nahant Hotel Near Boston

Ralph Stevenson and Williams

1825-1840

Category

Ceramics

Creator (Role)

Ralph Stevenson and Williams (Maker)

Place of Origin

Cobridge; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe

Date

1825-1840

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Mark

Location: Underside

Inscription: Printed in underglaze blue on bottom of rim is a floral spray with a banner bearing the words "NAHANT HOTEL/ NR BOSTON" and the initials "R.S.W."

Mark/Signature: Yes

Subject(s)

American themed ceramics
American market (English manufacture)

Materials

Earthenware (pearlware)
Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded
Printed

Dimensions (inches)

0.984 (H) x 8.425 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.5 (H) x 21.4 (Diam)

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

Book: Larsen, Ellouise Baker. 1974 American Historical Views on Staffordshire China.

• See pg. 128 for a description of pattern.

Electronic: Transferware Collectors Club. Transferware Collectors Club Database of Patterns & Sources. Transferware Collectors Club 03/13/2024 https://www.transferwarecollectorsclub.org/members/database

• Stevenson factory "Nahant Hotel" pattern: pattern title listed as Nahant Hotel Nr Boston (alternate name: Acorn and Oak Leaves Border Series), pattern no. 8419. Border pattern identified as Acorn and Oak Leaves Border: American. Ralph Stevenson (& Son) factory, Cobridge, Staffordshire, 1810-35, with printed Ribbon-type maker's mark.

• Design source (print): see under pattern no. 8419, for engraving titled "Nahant Hotel" by J.R. Penniman and Annin & Smith, 1825.

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Plate (Dinner plate)

Nahant Hotel Near Boston

Ralph Stevenson and Williams

1825-1840