Vintage Flow Blue Style Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia Commemorative Plate
Collectibles - Decorative Souvenir Teaware/Dinnerware

Vintage Flow Blue Style Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia Commemorative Plate

This is a circular ceramic commemorative souvenir plate featuring a transferware design in a deep blue 'flow blue' style on an off-white or cream-colored glazed ground. The central well of the plate depicts a scenic landscape of Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, showing rustic buildings, fishing boats, and rocky coastlines reflected in the water under a billowy sky. A text label beneath the scene identifies the location. The rim is decorated with a border of maple leaves and stylized floral sprays, reflecting Canadian iconography. At the 12 o'clock position, there is a heraldic crest featuring the coat of arms of Nova Scotia (a blue saltire on a white field with a central royal lion). Physically, the plate appears to be made of earthenware or ironstone. Notable condition issues include a distinct network of fine crazing (cracks in the glaze) visible across the entire surface, suggesting significant age or exposure to temperature fluctuations. A bright orange price sticker is unfortunately adhered directly to the center of the artwork, which may leave adhesive residue. This piece likely dates from the mid-20th century, typically produced as travel memorabilia for the Canadian maritime provinces. The craftsmanship shows standard commercial quality for the period with well-aligned transfer application.

Estimated Value

$15 - $25

Basic Information

Category

Collectibles - Decorative Souvenir Teaware/Dinnerware

Appraised On

April 13, 2026

Estimated Value

$15 - $25

Item Description

This is a circular ceramic commemorative souvenir plate featuring a transferware design in a deep blue 'flow blue' style on an off-white or cream-colored glazed ground. The central well of the plate depicts a scenic landscape of Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, showing rustic buildings, fishing boats, and rocky coastlines reflected in the water under a billowy sky. A text label beneath the scene identifies the location. The rim is decorated with a border of maple leaves and stylized floral sprays, reflecting Canadian iconography. At the 12 o'clock position, there is a heraldic crest featuring the coat of arms of Nova Scotia (a blue saltire on a white field with a central royal lion). Physically, the plate appears to be made of earthenware or ironstone. Notable condition issues include a distinct network of fine crazing (cracks in the glaze) visible across the entire surface, suggesting significant age or exposure to temperature fluctuations. A bright orange price sticker is unfortunately adhered directly to the center of the artwork, which may leave adhesive residue. This piece likely dates from the mid-20th century, typically produced as travel memorabilia for the Canadian maritime provinces. The craftsmanship shows standard commercial quality for the period with well-aligned transfer application.

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