Two Slip-decorated Redware Plates

Description:

Two Slip-decorated Redware Plates, America, early 19th century, round plates with coggled rims, one centered with "S+B" yellow slip inscription, the other with three wavy "bacon strip" designs, (imperfections),dia. 8 3/8, 9 in.
Estimate $400-600

Both with old rim chips, the "bacon strip" decorated plate with two hairlines from rim, crazing, loss to yellow slip, 5/8 in., some discoloration.


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