Dutch Blue & White Royal Delft Commemorative Plate 400 Years William of Orange 1533 - 1933

The small tin glazed earthenware plate commemorating the birth of William of Orange, the 400 years anniversary and decorated in shades of blue in the center with “Een Rots in de Branding” (A rock in the surf.) with the decoration of a Posthorn. (Posthorn is the Family coat of Arms) In the top WvO = Willem van Oranje. In the top of the rim:
1533. 24 APRIL. 1933 and in Latin:
Saevis * Tranquillus * in * Undis. (Calm in the savage waves)

Prince William of Orange of the Netherlands started the independence war against Philips II of Spain.
Signed on the back in underglaze blue for:
DE PORCELEYNE FLES   -   ROYAL  DELFT
DELFT - HOLLAND   &   BB  =  1932    
Painter: AG = Andreas Petrus Guerrain
Employment dates: June 6th 1887 - 1938  
Painter’s initials: JB  =   J. Bitter
Employment dates 1929- 1945


Diam.: 17,8 cm. (7 inches.)      
Weight:  143 grams.