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Plate
1817-1824
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1389
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1389
Object Name
Plate
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Date
1817-1824
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On well, in border of portrait
Inscription: "JACOB JONES ESQR." printed in capitals/ "of the United States Navy." printed in script
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Naval history
- Maritime
- Military
- War of 1812
- American market (French manufacture)
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
0.984 (H) x 6.455 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.5 (H) x 16.395 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Arman, David & Arman, Linda. 1998 Anglo-American Ceramics Part I. Transfer Printed Creamware and Pearlware for the American Market 1760-1860.
• Print history and information on Jones: pp. 31- 32Electronic: 03//2025 Leland Little Decorative Art Auction (online catalogue). Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales 03/13/2025 https://www.lelandlittle.com/items/564737/a-rare-porcelain-partial-dessert-service-heroes-from-the-war-of-1812?listId=214901
• 26-piece part dessert service displaying similar War of 1812 themes: March 14, 2025 sale, lot 5081, with detailed descriptions