Royal Crown Derby Porcelain plate Flowers for an Indian Prince Iris 246/1500

Description: welcome! This exquisite Royal Crown Derby porcelain plate is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its stunning Flower for an Indian Prince Iris Flower pattern, with vibrant multi-color accents, is a masterpiece of art pottery. The plate is one of only 1500 produced, and this particular one is number 246, making it a limited edition piece. Crafted in England in 1996, this vintage plate is round in shape and measures 8.5" in diameter. It is made of high-quality porcelain and features a glossy finish. The plate is handmade and painted with intricate details, making it a unique and valuable addition to any collection. It is recommended to hand wash only for optimal care and longevity. A set of four pates, "Fuschia", "Peony", "Iris" and "Chrysanthemum" issued as a limited edition of 1500, produced in 1996 and being a replica of a service designed by Donald Birbeck and painted by William Mosley. The original order was completed in 1941 and comprised a total of 30 different designs. Black and white illustrations appear in John Twitchett's and Betty Bailey's book on Royal Crown Derby (Antique Collectors' Club - 1988). Phillip Robinson confirmed the order with representatives of the buyer at a meeting in London which was particularly memorable for him as it coincided with a heavy bombing raid. The order, which was apparently commissioned to celebrate the coming-of-age of the unnamed Indian Prince, was completed and shipped, but there is some doubt as to whether it was actually ever received by the intended recipient being a casualty of the losses sustained during the war time period. A notice appeared in the Derby Evening Telegraph of Saturday 14th March advertising that a duplicate set was to be exhibited in the China Room of Derby Museum. The official opening was by Lady Nora FitzHerbert of Tissington Hall on Monday 16th March, and the exhibition was open to the public from Tuesday 17th March with a collection for the Mayor's War Fund. A further article with photograph appeared in the paper on Tuesday 17th March. Lady Nora FitzHerbert is quoted as saying "that nearly 95% of the china now produced at the Crown Derby works was exported and that this was a necessary part of our war effort because by the export of this valuable china we were able to buy in return materials for war" The exhibition remained open until Saturday 21st March and raised a total of £65 19s 11d. Pictures: All pictures are part of the description. Please examine them carefully. Pictures are digitally enlarged to show detail, most of the pictures can be zoomed to see fine details. Some pictures are stock photos. Please check the condition for details. International Orders International Shipping: ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Additionally, items can not be marked as gifts and will bear the full purchase price on customs forms. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. We ship to most countries and shipping costs vary by location. please contact me for any question you may have before bidding I have one day shipping policy bid with confidence please visit my store (omid5) for more items like this thanks for looking C. 07192024 1m35n1 (11) # 2185

Price: 145 USD

Location: Tracy, California

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Shipping Cost: 18 USD