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A vintage modernist enamel-on-copper plate by Edward Star (also known as Ed Edwards), created for Gump’s San Francisco. The piece features a luminous blue enamel surface with subtle tonal variation, characteristic of Star’s mid-century production, which ran from the 1950s through the 1970s. Signed on the reverse, the plate reflects the crisp workmanship and strong color sensibility that defined Star’s studio output from Sausalito, California. 6 inch diameter
The partnership with Gump’s places this plate within the legacy of one of San Francisco’s most respected design institutions. Founded in the nineteenth century, Gump’s became known for its curated selection of fine ceramics, jewelry, Asian imports, and modern craft, often commissioning or promoting work by American studio artists. Pieces made for Gump’s were typically selected for their quality, consistency, and artistic presence, and this plate fits squarely within that history.