Plates

"This extravagant design was originally made in China, probably for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets.   Of all the 18th century dinne...

This extravagant design was originally made in China, probably for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets.   Of all the 18th century dinner...

This extravagant design was originally made in China, probably for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets. Of all the 18th century dinnerwa...

This extravagant design was originally made in China, probably for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets. Of all the 18th century dinnerwa...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white “Canton” ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it ca...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white "Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

This versatile pattern with its delicate border was inspired by Chi'ng Dynasty (1644-1911) porcelain from China. Highlighted by bands of 22k gold, ...

This versatile pattern with its delicate border was inspired by Chi'ng Dynasty (1644-1911) porcelain from China.   Highlighted by bands of 22k gold...

This 7” plate in the popular Staffordshire pattern is produced in the same factories in Staffordshire, England that supplied Mount Vernon in the 19...

Staffordshire pottery was an immediate success when it was brought to American in the 18th century. Still popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, m...

This pattern is derived from 18th century Chinese Export porcelain. The elegant leaf and ribbon borders in gold, cobalt and rust create a subtle ye...

This antique plate measures 10 ½” in diameter, in a cranberry and white Staffordshire pattern.  On the front of the plate is the famous Washington ...

This porcelain 9 ¼” plate was designed especially for the diplomatic reception rooms of the Department of State and the White House. Diplomatic Eag...

This graceful design, with its leaves, berries, and butterflies, was derived directly from antique Chinese Palace porcelain. Many porcelain pieces ...

Throughout his life, George Washington always maintained his love for Mount Vernon. In 1790 he wrote to a friend, "I can truly say I had rather be ...

The original of this distinguished dinner service was made in China for the East India Company during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795)...

Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in 22k gold, thi...

The Mount Vernon Cherry Botanical pattern features a pale green plat of George Washington's garden and a brightly colored sprig of cherries. The ma...

"This collection of whimsical hand-painted pottery pieces is made by Emerson Creek Pottery in Bedford, Virginia. The painting on the small mug and ...

Mount Vernon, located on the banks of the Potomac River in Virginia, was the home of George Washington from 1754 until his death in 1799. The mansi...

George Washington's reputation as an avid plantsman and farmer was well known. Foreign governments, friend admirers, even strangers supplied him wi...

Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for "white stone" tableware, also known as English white ston...

Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for "white stone" tableware, also known as English white ston...

Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for “white stone” tableware, also known as English white ston...