Antique (1930s) retailer Coalport Santiago Battle of 1898 hero Admiral W. S. Schley Collectible Plate England, Spanish American War memorial

A rare beauty!

This antique Coalport flow blue commemorative porcelain plate celebrates American war hero Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, in 1898. It is exquisitely illustrated and features a gold edge.

The plate is highly collectible, as it celebrates a key moment in the Spanish-American War. at the Harbour of Santiago, when Schley destroyed Cervera's Spanish squadron.

At the centre is a portrait of Admiral Schley bordered with floral and vine accents along retailer with an anchor and pair of flags; the words Santiago July 1898. On the outer edge are the ships in his fleet: the Texas, Brooklyn, Oregon, Gloucester, Iowa and Indiana. The names of the vessels are surrounded by swags of rope, swells of water, and firing cannons.

Measures:
10 1/2” (26.5 cm) diameter
1" (2.5 cm) deep

Backstamp:
England Coalport A.D 1750 (with Crown logo, in blue ink) and hand written Z2201 9

Antique (1930s) Coalport Santiago Battle of 1898 hero Admiral W. S. Schley Collectible Plate England, Spanish American War memorial