Old english cup betsy ross liberty blue

Superb white ironstone cup with colbat blue decoration representing in the center: betsy ross, the woman who is said to have made the first american flag during the american revolution; with a pretty perimeter of wildflowers. It is stamped with: "liberty blue – historic colonial scenes – betsy ross – made in england. Liberty blue was first available in 1975 to mark the 50th anniversary of benjamin franklin federal savings and loan. It was an exclusive series of tableware depicting historical scenes of colonial america, made of iron stone manufactured by enoch wedgwood & co in staffordshire, england. The bank used it as a promotional line to encourage deposits, offering a free basic cover for a $50 deposit or a 45-coin cutlery for a $1, 000 deposit, and then as a grocery promotion. This pretty piece will be perfect to add a delicate and elegant touch to your table. An excellent gift for a collector of objects of yesteryear or lover of americana! D 13 X h 3 cm. Bc 2023-095.

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