This stoneware stein was a conference take-away for the American Express Inspectors Office. Manufacture mark is Buntingware.
ceramic
These seven plates are actually part of a “Special Edition Series” nine-plate set issued between 1975 and 1976. Most collections found online have only six (or fewer) of the total. There are numerous initials on all plates, and the producer is Williamsport Foundry. The plates depict several of the most famous patriotic art works:
- “The Spirit of ’76”
A.M. Willard - “Washington Crossing the Delaware”
Emanuel Leutze - “The Boston Tea Party” (rare)
C. Sternberg - “Surrender of Cornwallis”
John Trumbull - “Battle of Bunker’s Hill”
John Trumbull - “Declaration of Independence”
John Trumbull - “Betsy Ross and The Flag”
John Dunsmore
Missing (and rare) are plates of Paul Revere’s ride (title and painter unknown), and Constitutional Congress (title and painter unknown).
Plate diameter: 10 3/4″
These plates–purchased at different times–appear to have the exact same rim design and size. There are no other markings to associate them.
Plate diameter: 10 3/4″
This silver-rimmed large plate set has a “Le go” marking, which indicates these plates were distributed by Leo Goldman Imports. The set was all clearly made in Japan. Since there are no other markings, it’s hard to know if it’s complete. One of the plates features the popular artwork “Spirit of ’76” by A.M. Willard.
Plate diameter: 10 1/4″
These two plates are part of a six-plate set labeled The Sabina Line.
Besides the more generic Eagle and Bell plate, included here:
- “Declaration of Independence”
John Trumbull
Missing are plates of the “The Spirit of ’76” by A.M. Willard, “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze, “Betsy Ross and The Flag” by John Dunsmore, and “Battle of Bunker’s Hill” by John Trumbull.
Plate diameter: 10 1/4″
This large china plate–like many available on the market–is missing the original metal cast Liberty Bell glued-on relief. The faint outline can still be seen on this specimen.
Plate diameter: 10 5/8″
This black on white earthenware plate depicts six Declaration signers in-between notable Revolution scenes. It was produced by Wood & Sons, English ceramic producers.
This appears to be the only style of plate produced by Wood & Sons specifically for the US Bicentennial. But they also had a Carolinas Bicentennial plate for the same years 1776-1976.
Plate diameter: 10″
This china plate has no origin markings. This plate is fairly common. That combined with the lack of information on its producer means it’s probably not very valuable.
Plate diameter: 10 3/8″
This metal plate has a china inlay.
Americana Art China produced a matching plate featuring “Declaration of Independence” by John Trumbull.
Plate diameter: 6″
This plate is of unknown origin.
Plate diameter: 10 1/8″
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