STAFFORDSHIRE TRANSFER-PRINTED AMERICAN HISTORICAL CERAMIC TRAY OR SMALL PLATTER, having dark blue transfer design in "Peace and Plenty" pattern depicting Cincinnatus holding a basket of produce with a shield depicting an eagle and "PEACE / PLENTY" and sheaves of wheat, having molded handles extended from rim on opposite sides. Impressed "CLEWS / WARRANTED / STAFFORDSHIRE" beneath a crown on base. Ralph & James Clews, Cobridge, Staffordshire, England. 1814-1834. 8 1/4" x 6 3/8".
Excellent undamaged condition with minor wear on the interior.
Literature: Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #2969.
Provenance: From the collection of Kurt O' Hare and Barbara O' Hare, Putnam Valley, NY.
Purchased from Bill & Theresa Kurau, Lampeter, PA.
Catalogue Note: The Transferware Collectors Club notes in their database that the design is based on the "Roman citizen soldier Cincinnatus, who in 460 BC was created dictator to battle a threat against Rome. In 16 days he defeated Rome's foe, gave up his dictatorship and returned to his farm. This example of selfless service to his republic became a model for the Founding Fathers. George Washington was called the American Cincinnatus as he too returned to private life after the Revolution."

Excellent undamaged condition with minor wear on the interior.