{"product_id":"antique-1898-admiral-dewey-battle-of-manila-bay-commemorative-plate-cobalt-blue-white-10-5","title":"Antique 1898 Admiral Dewey Battle of Manila Bay Commemorative Plate | Cobalt Blue \u0026 White | 10.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique 1898 Admiral Dewey Battle of Manila Bay Commemorative Plate | Cobalt Blue \u0026amp; White | 10.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking antique cobalt blue and white commemorative plate honoring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommodore George Dewey and the American victory at the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the defining naval engagements of the Spanish–American War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe center features a finely rendered portrait of Dewey in naval uniform surrounded by an elaborate wreath and maritime decoration. Encircling the plate are the names of the ships of his celebrated Asiatic Squadron, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympia, Baltimore, Raleigh, Boston, Concord, and Petrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Olympia served as Dewey’s flagship during the battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichly decorated in deep cobalt blue against a creamy white ground, the plate incorporates naval ropes, laurel branches, flags, anchors, and other maritime motifs throughout. A delicate gilt border finishes the scalloped rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the decisive American victory at Manila Bay, Dewey became one of the most celebrated military figures in the United States, inspiring an extraordinary range of commemorative objects. This plate survives as both a decorative piece of late-19th-century ceramic art and a tangible piece of American naval history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Event:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cobalt blue transfer decoration with gilt rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique condition with very light wear to the gold trim consistent with age. Please review photographs for full condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece for collectors of antique transferware, naval history, Spanish–American War memorabilia, or historically significant American ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46478959968463,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/IMG_0157.heic?v=1794349015","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/es-it\/products\/antique-1898-admiral-dewey-battle-of-manila-bay-commemorative-plate-cobalt-blue-white-10-5","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}