Plate from Colonial China Trade

Plates from Colonial China Trade
Circa 1796 - 1820

Though gradually increasing in size and with minor improvements in detail, sailing ships remained unchanged in their essentials for the three centuries following Columbus's voyages. The Baltimore clipper, which was developed around the time of the American Revolution, established an international reputation for swiftness and was particularly successful in blockade running and privateering during the War of 1812.

Baltimore clippers were used as fast mail and passenger packetships in the transatlantic trade after the war. Long, slender, and sharp-bowed, clippers excelled in long-distance commerce, such as the U.S.-China trade and the Britain-India trade.

These small plates are an example of the type of dishes brought to the American Colonies from the beginning of the China trade. It is from the Ching Dynasty 1796 - 1820 and the hand painted blue/white pattern was very popular during the Colonial and Early American era. Approximate size - 7.25"D.