Property of a Chicago Lady

Appearing in overall good and stable condition. The decoration of the charger is vibrant and attractive. The rim exhibits heavy rubbing to the gilt decoration. There are scattered surface scratches in the glaze, most noticeable in the blue in the centerfield. There are a few areas where the surface is uneven, possibly where an excess of glaze has been applied, likely from production. The underside of the charger has a few firing cracks consistent with production and also having minor shelf wear to the foot rim. The underside exhibits a few instances of adhesive residue and spots of discoloration. There is a wire mount to hang the charger, this could easily be removed without damage. Additional images are available upon request.

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