Pair of framed English mulberry transfer tea plates with two views of Philadelphia (c. 1835)

Pair of mulberry transfer tea plates, decorated with a view of the Philadelphia Water Works and the Race Bridge. The transfers are drawn from William Russell Birch's, "The City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania North America", and "The Water Works, in Centre Square Philadelphia." The plates were manufactured by Job & John Jackson, Burslem, Staffordshire, England (active 1831-35). Each view is identified on the reverse. Mounted and framed in a hinged box molding.  Marked in the glaze on the underside: "The Water Works, Philadelphia. Jacksons, Warranted" and "The Race Bridge, Philadelphia. Jacksons, Warranted" Staffordshire, England, made for the American market, circa 1835. Condition: Plates have been mounted and fitted inside shadow boxes. Wear commensurate with age and use. Materials: Ceramic, Glaze Dimensions: 13-3/4" W x 13-3/4" H x 2" D (each) SKU: 3402 Tear sheets are available on request.  SHIPPING & DELIVERY: The Federalist Antiques ships throughout the Chica