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DOULTON Shakespeare PLATE Swan of AVON #2322262

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DOULTON Shakespeare PLATE Swan of AVON #2322262
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Wonderful gift for the drama and English literature lover. Plate
with portrait of Shakespeare and pictures of some of his great
creations.
<p>In the center is the Bard of Avon wearing an elaborate lace
collar and posed in front of the church in Stratford where he is
buried. His name appears below him and above the motto
Sweet Swan of Avon with his dates, 1564-1616.
The style imitates copperplate engraving.

Surrounding him are some of his great characters: King
Lear, Othello, MacBeth, Henry V, Richard III,
Shylock and Portia (Merchant of Venice); Rosalind and
Touchstone (As You Like It); Katherine (Taming of
the Shrew); Malvolio Twelth Night and Falstaff
(Henry IV, Henry V, Merry Wives of Windsor)
<p>Royal Doulton, Made in England backstamp on
bottom. This design was first registered in 1911.
<p>Measures 10 1/2 inches diameter
<p>Very good condition. No chips, cracks, dings or repairs.
<p>Circa 1930s. The backstamp came into general use in 1932,
although it has been seen on pieces as early as 1923.
<p>Please see our inventory for a matching pitcher and more
Royal Doulton items, as well as antiques of all kinds.
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<tr><td>Condition:See Description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1930s</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:England</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Royal Doulton</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:10.5</td></tr>


<tr><td>Weight:3</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:DOULTON Shakespeare PLATE Swan of AVON</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Shakespeare</td></tr>


<tr><td>Location:Buffalo, NY</td></tr>
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