"Maria in Glory" is an 11-5/8" fine blue cameo bisque stoneware plate of a limited, numbered edition, this one is marked number 03642 on the certificate and the back of the plate. It has no flaws, may have been stored in the box or displayed perhaps on Christmas, but it is like brand new. The original box is in pretty good condition except what looks like a tear from tape. The image in cameo relief is taken from a painting of Francesco Botticini. Made in Germany by the venerable Villeroy & Boch Mettlach, creating fine pieces since 1748.
The blue cameo 11-5/8" Weinachten (Christmas) 1979 plate "Mary with Child" is the complete implementation of the homonymous painting by Botticelli from the 15th century in valuable ceramic cameo bisque Mettlacher stoneware. Limited worldwide Edition: 10000 pieces." Made in Germany by Villeroy & Boch Mettlach.
The 10-1/2 inch Star Wars fine porcelain plate with a generous 23K Gold border, was commissioned by Lucasfilm Ltd and the Hamilton Collection. This is plate no. 2524A, as documented on the back of the plate and on the certificate of authenticity. The plate has only been stored in a protective box and is like new. By artist Thomas Blackshear.
Cries of London "Fine Black Cherries" street scene plate, Regency Bone China England is 10-1/2", generously adorned with highly reflective gold trim and border accents. It is lightly scalloped and has 6 radial slightly indented lines equally spaced around the light blue rim. There is a slight imperfection, what might be a faint scratch, on the bottom of the rim. Otherwise, the gold is intact and no chips, cracks, or crazing. Regency China, LTD operated from 1953 to 2004. It had two marks; this one has the original mark so is closer to being produced toward 1953. The plate is charming, I bet the gentleman is secondarily interested in the cherries.
The New Brunswick Canada Tartan crest 10" ironstone plate by Wood & Sons, England is 10” with highly reflective gold trim and maple leaves. The plate has no chips or cracks but, due to age perhaps, it has some crazing as you can see. Curiously, the entire rim, front and back, has no crazing. The crest in the middle has no crazing, maybe the enamel prevented it. It still looks very nice in a display cabinet. Regarding the maker, "Wood & Sons originated in 1865 when the business was first opened by Absalom Wood and his son T. F. Wood. Initially the pottery traded as Wood & Son, but from 1907 the name changed to Wood & Sons. In 1910 it became Wood & Sons Ltd." You can find this information by searching on the company name online, I didn't think I should put the UK website with this quote in my listing. According to this, my plate was made between 1907 and 1910. On the back, in gold lettering, was added two lines as shown, indicating 1959, which may be when "The Loomcrafters Rd" obtained it
The Takahashi Japan beautiful blue scalloped designer plate with a fisherman is 8.75". At each point where the scallop bends in, there is a rib towards the center circle. No chips, crack, crazing, just like new.
The St. Pope John XXIII (23) In Memoriam 1882-1963 22K gold border 10-1/8" plate. On the back, the some of the spots are gold drops, all are baked onto the plate at the creation of it. On 5 July 2013, Pope Francis – bypassing the traditionally required second miracle – declared John XXIII a saint, based on his virtuous model lifestyle, and because of the good which had come from his opening of the Second Vatican Council. He was canonized alongside Pope John Paul II on 27 April 2014. John XXIII today is affectionately known as the Good Pope (Italian: il Papa buono.)
The Candle Fish Alphabet earthenware plate with native Americans fishing is 7.25". It was made by Charles Allerton & Sons, Staffordshire, England. The company operated from 1859-1942. English molded Alphabet encircling the rim plates were only made until 1887, according to The ABCs of Alphabet Wares by Patricia Samford, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, Maryland Historical Trust. The plate may have been at least partially handmade. There are 3 small "spots" on the image that seem to be part of the production, 2 have discoloration around them, one does not. There is a crack as shown under the image, and what may be excess ink under it. Incidentally, candle fish are a small, edible, smelt-like fish, Thaleichthys Pacificus, of northwestern coastal waters of North America, being so oily that when dried it can be used as a candle.
The Great American Revolution porcelain & pewter plate, Battle of Bunker Hill, Canton JSR PVK SBB is a 10-5/8” plate from a set of 6 bicentennial plates commemorating the revolution. They were made at Williamsport Foundry, Canton, Ohio leading up to 1976. The porcelain center is taken from the painting "Battle of Bunker Hill", by John Trumbull. John Trumbull is known for his portraits and history paintings of the leaders and events of the American Revolution.
Keltcraft, designed by Noritake, Ivy Lane 10.5" porcelain dinner plate no. 9180 has no chips or cracks. Just beautiful. Made in the 90s in Ireland.
The Enesco Happy 50th Anniversary 4-1/8” diameter gold trimmed fine porcelain plate has artwork by Betty Whitaker. Made in Japan. The gold trim is intact. There is a little sticker residue on the back.
The Innsbruck, Tirol (Tyrol), Austria souvenir solid wooden plate with 3D scene is 6-1/4 inch with rocks, musicians and signs added on to create an image of the town in relief. Stadtmitte means city center. Innsbruck, in the Alps, capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, is a destination for winter sports, and known for its Imperial architecture. The Nordkette funicular depicted in the upper background, climbs up to 2,256m from the city center for skiing in winter and hiking or mountaineering in warmer months.
The 8-1/4" gold rimmed Bethlehem, 1977, plate was fired in the Holy Land, a limited edition, first issue, No. 4648. It features the art "The First Christmas Eve" by artist Gerald R. Miller. It's like new.
The Norman Rockwell plate has a scene he did for a Saturday Evening Post cover, "Good Deeds." It's 8.5", no chips or cracks and the gold trim is intact, front, and back. Made by Gorham Fine China, USA. In the box that it came in.
The Mickey Mantle plate is a 6-1/2 inch gold rimmed plate with additional gold accents. This edition was limited to 28 days. This is plate number 2208AA.
A very rare 6-1/4 inch gold-rimmed plate, made in Japan in 1978 for Lasting Memories WWA, featuring Holly Hobbie and a friend. The bottom left of the plate image has a tiny identifier 'Holly Hobbie' included in the detailed plate painting. The plate reads, Happiness is having a friend as nice as you - Happy Birthday.
A 7-3/4" wide and tall fine porcelain plate from the Royal Doulton Latitude pattern, salad size. Three snowmen each proclaim "Let it snow!" Hand painted and signed by artist "Roy." For decoration only. It says dishwasher and microwave safe on the back but that applies to the plate before it was painted.
The next 2 small souvenir plates are 3-7/8 inch diameter pewter frames with porcelain centers banded by a double row of metal. The 1st medallion depicts an Octoberfest parade in Munich.
The 2nd depicts the premier tourist destination spa town Bad Münster, with mineral springs and climatic spas and the largest open air inhalatorium in Europe. I also show the German pewter angel mark.
The 4" plate displays Monschau, a town in western Germany near the Belgian border. It’s known for its medieval center, with half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Looming over the town is turreted Monschau Castle. Trails traverse nearby Eifel National Park.
The Sandland Old Coach House Woolhampton is a 4-1/8 x 3-1/4 inch porcelain tray, ashtray, trinket or display tray with a scalloped edge with gold trim. The back has the number 359 embossed above the company name. This is old and there is some crazing, discoloration and a little bit of gold trim color loss as you can see. It's still striking and made by a venerable English company.
Next is a Sandland Old Coach House Bristol 4-5/8" porcelain tray as the one above, with greetings for the holidays. Collect all Sandland Old Coach House trays!
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