Add historical elegance to your home or china collection with this beautiful set of three (3) vintage Wedgwood dinner/cabinet plates from the highly collectible "Old London Views" series.
Produced in 1941 during the height of WWII, this First Edition series carries immense historical significance. The collection was famously sponsored by the British War Relief Society USA, with proceeds originally helping support Britain during the London Blitz.
Each plate features a highly detailed, sepia-brown transferware scene depicting an iconic London landmark before wartime destruction, framed by Wedgwood’s classic ribbed "Edme" creamware border.
Included Scenes:
Buckingham Palace (Featuring the Victoria Memorial)
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. James's Palace
Details & Dimensions:
Manufacturer: Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston (Made in England)
Year: 1941 (First Edition)
Diameter: 10.5 inches
Material: Creamware / Earthenware
Backstamps: Fully marked with the official Wedgwood hallmark, series title, landmark history paragraph, and the British War Relief Society USA emblem.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition! No chips, cracks, or repairs. Minimal to no surface wear or crazies, preserving the gorgeous glaze and crisp details beautifully. (Please review all photos as part of the visual description).
Perfect for display on a wall, in a china cabinet, or as a thoughtful gift for a history buff or Anglophile! Ships quickly and with utmost care.
Add historical elegance to your home or china collection with this beautiful set of three (3) vintage Wedgwood dinner/cabinet plates from the highly collectible "Old London Views" series.
Produced in 1941 during the height of WWII, this First Edition series carries immense historical significance. The collection was famously sponsored by the British War Relief Society USA, with proceeds originally helping support Britain during the London Blitz.
Each plate features a highly detailed, sepia-brown transferware scene depicting an iconic London landmark before wartime destruction, framed by Wedgwood’s classic ribbed "Edme" creamware border.
Included Scenes:
Buckingham Palace (Featuring the Victoria Memorial)
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. James's Palace
Details & Dimensions:
Manufacturer: Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston (Made in England)
Year: 1941 (First Edition)
Diameter: 10.5 inches
Material: Creamware / Earthenware
Backstamps: Fully marked with the official Wedgwood hallmark, series title, landmark history paragraph, and the British War Relief Society USA emblem.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition! No chips, cracks, or repairs. Minimal to no surface wear or crazies, preserving the gorgeous glaze and crisp details beautifully. (Please review all photos as part of the visual description).
Perfect for display on a wall, in a china cabinet, or as a thoughtful gift for a history buff or Anglophile! Ships quickly and with utmost care.
