Very attractive blue and white plate made by R. Hammersley in England for the American market. Dating to the mid-19th century, the plate features a decorative blue border and a transfer print of a folk-art patriotic eagle standing on a flag shield and a banner reading, "E. Pluribus Unum." The cobalt is rich and dark. Measures 8 6/8" in diameter with some darkening and hairline cracks.
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