{"product_id":"royal-doulton-h-m-s-the-victory-large-wall-plate-charger-1941-34-5cm","title":"Royal Doulton H.M.S. The Victory Large Wall Plate Charger D5957 | 1941 | 34.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent and highly collectible Royal Doulton large wall plate or charger from the \u003cstrong\u003eFamous Ships series\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in 1941 and registered as \u003cstrong\u003eD5957\u003c\/strong\u003e. This impressive piece is dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eH.M.S. Victory\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar — and is a tour de force of Royal Doulton's decorative ceramic craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centre of the plate features a beautifully \u003cstrong\u003eembossed (raised) depiction of H.M.S. Victory\u003c\/strong\u003e in full sail, painted in lovely warm hues that bring the ship to life. The decorative border is equally impressive, featuring \u003cstrong\u003eraised seagulls in flight\u003c\/strong\u003e and a scrolled \u003cstrong\u003e'HMS Victory'\u003c\/strong\u003e inscription — all in relief, giving the plate a sculptural quality rarely seen in transferware of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced during the Second World War, this plate carries additional historical resonance — a celebration of Britain's greatest naval victory at a time when the nation once again faced its greatest challenge. In mint condition with no crazing, staining, chips, or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Doulton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famous Ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e H.M.S. Victory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e D5957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed centre ship; raised seagulls and scrolled HMS Victory border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5cms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint — no crazing, staining, chips, or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royal Doulton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402787168588,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/965fce1d-il_fullxfull.7376389798_ocgf.jpg?v=1777401589","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/royal-doulton-h-m-s-the-victory-large-wall-plate-charger-1941-34-5cm","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}