Rare Royal Delft Commemorative War Plate. Sir Winston Churchill Radio Speech May 13th 1940 - 1965. SOLD


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The tin glazed earthenware plate in memoriam of Sir Winston Churchill. With the text of his radio speech from May 13th 1940. Decorated in shades of blue with the V for Victory above oak leaves, surrounded with the text:

1874. *  SIR  WINSTON  CHURCHILL * 1965 - I have nothing to offer but blood , toil, tears and sweat. 13-5-40.

Only 389 plates produced.

Signed on the back in underglaze blue for:

DE PORCELEYNE FLES - ROYAL DELFT

DELFT - HOLLAND  & CJ = 1965.

Painter’s initials MKR = Martinus C. Krieger.    

Painter & Designer. Employment dates 1955 - present (=  in 2003.)

Literature:

This item is shown in Rick Erickson - Royal Delft  Page 134  - Fig.11-30

 
Diam.: 22,6 cm. ( 8,9 inches.)
Weight: 417 grams

Material
Hand Painted Earthenware
Reference
M.1199
Price
Price on request
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