For auction,a full series of Six, Caverswall, English Bone China Christmas Plates having a Charles Dickens theme. The plates, dated 1978 to 1983 were designed by John Ball, each in a limited edition of 1000.

The design around the rim of each plate is on a dark green background.  It shows holly and mistletoe sprigs picked out in gold with red holly and white mistletoe raised berries.  The edge of the plate and the central scene is banded in gold.

The centre of each plate depicts the individual artists’ impression of a Dickensian scene, as detailed below. (Limited Edition number in brackets).  The rear of each plate shows relevant text.

1978 from A Christmas Carol (3)

1979 to1982 from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club

1979 - The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club (477)

1980 - Christmas Eve at Mr Wardle's (559)

1981 - Mr Pickwick in Chase of his Hat (451)

1982 - Conviviality at Bob Sawyers (388)

1983 from The Pickwick Papers, Mr Bob Sawyer’s mode of Travelling (693)

Until recently, these plated were displayed in a cabinet at home. They are in excellent condition with no chips or crazing but there is minor discolouration on some of the gold work.

Please study the photographs carefully since they are an essential part of this description.  If in doubt about anything to do with this item, please contact me via eBay messaging BEFORE placing any bid as returns are not accepted.

The item will be sent via the "Royal Mail" parcel service (or similar) within one working day of receiving full payment.

Item will be well packed using either new and/or recycled packaging sufficient to prevent damage during transit.

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