Wedgwood Etruria Porcelain Philadelphia Bowl for Bailey Banks and Biddle Co.

Glazed earthenware with black transfer-printed decoration. The interior well features a scene depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence after the painting by John Trumbull, surrounded by a border inscribed Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land Unto All The Inhabitants There Of. The interior rim is further decorated with draped garlands, heraldic crests, and various colonial-era flags. The exterior is decorated with vignettes of historical Philadelphia landmarks, including Independence Hall and Fairmount Park, interspersed with botanical motifs of chestnut leaves and pine branches. The underside of the base features a crest with a rampant animal and reads Est. 1832 / THE PHILADELPHIA BOWL / EXPRESSLY DESIGNED FOR / THE BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE CO. / These drawings, by Alan Price, / were taken from 18th century / pictorial records in the / Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Base has WEDGWOOD OF ETRURIA / MADE IN ENGLAND / BARLASTON backstamp. Certificate of Authenticity included. Dimensions: 12.25"W x 5.25"H Weight: 3.8 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

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