RARE TEXAS CENTENNIAL 1936 PLATE- CAPITOL at COLUMBIA

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RARE TEXAS CENTENNIAL 1936 PLATE- CAPITOL at COLUMBIA If you are interested in early Texas history, you're probably already familiar with the incredible series of blue & white transfer ware plates made in Czechoslovakia by MZ ( Moritz Zdekauer) CMHR (Hutschenreuther) Altrohlau for the 1936 Texas Centennial celebration. The Texas Centennial celebrated the 100 Year Anniversary of Texas winning her independence from Mexico. These plates honored the events & people that helped make the Great State of Texas. I believe they were offered for sale by the department store chain, A. Harris. Although the plates can be found occasionally, some patterns are more commonly seen than others. In the years that I've followed Texas Centennial items, I have RARELY seen this particular plate, which commemorates the ORIGINAL Texas Capitol at Columbia, prior to the Capitol in Austin. The 9 5/8" diameter blue & white plate is striking with its central vignette of the modest capitol, surrounded by a border including the Texas Centennial logo and the 6 flags that flew over the state. The remainder of the border features a cowboy roping a steer, buffalo/bison, cactus, cotton bolls, and other symbols of Texas. The back offers text explaining the depiction as "THE FIRST CAPITOL OF TEXAS AT COLUMBIA 1836-1837". Then "The first Congress convened soon after the battle of San Jacinto which ensured the freedom of the new Republic". Underneath the text is the MZ Altrohlau CMHR mark and a number in gold. ****************************************************** I am also separately posting another plate in this series for the "CAPITOL OF TEXAS- AUSTIN". ****************************************************** I've bought/sold on eBay for 10+ years & have a positive feedback rating of 100%, so you can trust me to offer quality pieces! I'm honest & take pride in what I sell AND my service! Most items will be mailed via USPS Priority & shipping will include a small handling charge. It helps defray some of the costs involved, such as gas & did I mention Paypal fees? Insurance is usually optional, but I will require it on this high-valued item. I'm a great wrapper, but I can't be held responsible once a package leaves my hands! I have a smoke-free home, but we do have kitties. They help me wrap, so you may find a stray kitty hair or 2... You're going to LOVE my items! **************************************** PLEASE bid your MAXIMUM amount EARLY , so you don't get outbid at the last moment by a "sniper" & LOSE an auction you WANTED to WIN! We've all waited until the last moment to enter a bid, hoping to win an item & sadly, many of us experienced losing, because we either forgot to bid or for some reason, that last moment bid just did not get through in time... ******************************************* Thank you for viewing my auctions! Let me know if you have ANY questions! My Customers are VERY important to me and I strive to please! antique vintage rare hard to find scarce old art decor decorate decoration style display displayed displays displaying feature features wall hang hanging hung mount mounted mounting china curio cabinet Texas Republic capital capitol history historical historic tex tx texas state fair centenial centennial expo exposition 1836 1936 celebrate celebration commemorative 100 year anniversary anniversery independence independent Mexico Mexican army Santa Anna Remember the Alamo Mission sacrifice slaughter Steven Austin Stephen Sam Houston Samual San Antonio San Jacinto transfer transferware comemorate commemorate Czech Czeck porcelain gilt gold rim edge collectible collectable collection collects collected history historic historical hero heroes courage brave souvenir memento read more

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