Antique 1870s Hand-Painted Porcelain Plate — Angel in Meadow — Painted by Lily Maynard, Iowa

This exquisite antique porcelain plate is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted work of art created in the 1870s by young artist Lily Maynard of Iowa. Featuring a serene image of an angel seated in a field of wildflowers, this piece captures the soft, romantic style of Victorian-era artistry.

Lily Maynard was a gifted young artist who tragically passed away from typhoid fever at just 17 years old, making this plate a rare surviving example of her work. (Obituary here: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79747914/lily_b-maynard)

✨ Item Details:
• Date: 1870s
• Origin: Iowa, USA
• Artist: Lily B. Maynard
• Medium: Porcelain with hand-painted angel motif
• Shape: Octagonal with gently curved edges
• Dimensions: 11 in wide by 11 in tall. Curved 1 inch.
• Condition: Good antique condition with expected wear for its age. Small chip on edge of plate, as can be seen in the photos. Minor wear on the underside consistent with age, including a small spot were the paint has come off, as can be seen in the photos.

🕊 Highlights:
• Unique Victorian hand-painted design featuring a sitting angel in soft natural tones
• Ideal for collectors of Victorian porcelain, angelic artwork, or unique memorial pieces
• Beautiful as wall décor or a display centerpiece

📜 Provenance:
This piece was hand-painted by Lily Maynard in Iowa during the 1870s. Maynard, remembered for her delicate and soulful artistic style, passed away young—making her surviving works historically and sentimentally significant.

💛 Shipping:
Carefully packaged with professional wrapping and insured shipping to ensure safe arrival.