1982 Oley Valley PA Scalloped Redware Plate Sgraffito Bird Tulips Design Youder

Description: A relatively small sized redware glazed pie plate with a sgraffito design depicting a bird perched on tulips. The plate is round with a flat bottom and scalloped sides terminating in a plain rim. It has a dark yellow design on brown background and is glazed on the inside with the back being unglazed. The back is signed and dated by the artist. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.Date: 1982.Origin: Southeastern Pennsylvania - Oley Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania.Size: The plate is ~6 5/8"" in diameter on top, ~4 3/4" in diameter on the bottom, and is 1 1/4" deep. The plate weighs slightly over 13 ounces. Maker: Gerald Youder of the Oley Valley Pottery.Marks: Marked "Gerald H. Youder Oley Valley 1982" in cursive script on the bottom of the plate.Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice early Youder plate with a great design that seldom comes by. The plate has a very interestin