Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank | July 9, 2026
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 223
John Ridgway & Co. Armorial Plate, Westhead
Estimate: $100 - $300
Sold for
$150
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
English, circa 1847, stamp to underside of base reads "John Ridgway & Co/Cauldon Place/Potters to her Majesty/Presented to J.P. Westhead ESQr.", centering coat of arms of Westhead, 1-1/8 x 10-1/8 x 10-1/8 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Note: J. P. Westhead (1807-1877) was a prominent businessman and Wesleyan Methodist. He was Director of the London and North Western Railways, M.P. for Knaresborough, and later, York. The service from which this plate came was presented to Westhead in June of 1847 at the Albion Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester by the shareholders of the Manchester and Birmingham Railway Company in recognition of his work as Chairman.
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
anomalies as made including pinholes, very minor scratching and wear to otherwise bright enamel and gilt decoration, adhesive residue to underside
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