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31 . WASHINGTON & LAFAYETTE FRENCH POLYCHROME PORTRAIT VASE PAIR . 10 ” tall . 6 ” across . c . 1824 when Lafayette returned to US . Finely detailed hand painted French vases . Beautiful likenesses w / identification below . “ General Washington .” Rev . dramatic navel battle “ Perry On Lake Erie .” Second “ General Lafayette ” Rev . “ Surrender Of Burgoyne .” All painting remains bright as does all gold wash accents to handles and base bodies . Trace of wear on base edges not affecting overall display . No signs of restoration on these stunning vases . Exc . Impressive rarities that will highlights of any display showcase . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( L ) $ 1,000.00 32 . LA FAYETTE C . 1824 “ WELCOME TO THE LAND OF LIBERTY ” PORTRAIT PLATE . 7.5 ” octagonal plate . Rust red transfer and text “ General La Fayette . Welcome To The Land Of Liberty / He Was Born At Auvergne In France 1737 Joined The American Struggle In 1777 And In 1824 Returned To Repose In The Bosom Of The Land Whose Liberty He In Part Gave Birth To .” Blue ray accent border . A 1 ” hairline at 10 o ’ clock . VF . See next lot for especially rare Jackson counterpart . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00 33 . ANDREW JACKSON IMPORTANT & RARE 1824 CAMPAIGN PORTRAIT PLATE . 7.5 ” octagonal plate . Rust red portrait transfer of Jackson in uniform has text above “ Gen . Jackson Hero Of America ” and below “ The Year 1824 .” Material from the 1824 campaign is scant at best
w / the 1828 campaign typically identified as the ramp up of Presidential campaign material culture . This extremely rare octagonal plate production coincided w / La Fayette ’ s return to American ( see preceding lot ). Jackson supporters undoubtedly saw an opportunity to attach their military hero ’ s accolades to the fervor around La Fayette ’ s return . Unusual portrait , “ 1824 ” date , striking blue ray border accents and extremely rare octagonal shape make this among the most impressive Jackson ceramic pieces we have encountered in our 58 years . No chips or restoration , an incredible survivor . NM . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( L ) $ 1,000.00 34 . “ GENERAL JACKSON - THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANS ” COPPER LUSTER PITCHER . 5 ” tall . c . 1824-1828 . Blue background w / black transfers on each side featuring portrait of “ General Jackson-The Hero Of New Orleans ”. Spout and base restoration but the seamless nature of the work makes it difficult to tell . Transfers have minor smudging as made . A handsome example of these always popular and infrequently offered Jackson display pieces . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( J ) $ 300.00 35 . “ GENERAL JACKSON - THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANS ” COPPER LUSTER RED ACCENT PITCHER . 6.25 ” tall . c . 1824-1828 . Black transfers feature portraits of “ General Jackson The Hero of New Orleans ” on both sides against a red background . Transfers have minor wear from limited use . Near seamless base , spout and top edge restoration . Displays VF . Rarely offered w / this deep red background . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00
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