Williamsport Pewter & Ceramic 9-Plate Set
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″
History, links, and additional info:
Available resources about the history of the manufacturer and/or origin and the item.
After 100 years in business, the Williamsport Foundry closed its doors in 2017: PA Homepage
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