{"product_id":"edwardian-bone-china-tall-ships-plate-set-france-ii-herzogin-cecilie-p-a","title":"Edwardian Bone China Tall Ships Plate Set – France II \u0026 Herzogin Cecilie – P.A.","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition overall.Surface and edges clean, no cracks or chips observed.Minor shelf wear and small scratches visible in rim areas under close inspection.Gold trim remains mostly intact.Colors vibrant and detailed on both plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edwardian Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector Plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th Century (1970-1999)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"101\" dataend=\"452\"\u003eThis is a beautifully illustrated set of \u003cstrong datastart=\"161\" dataend=\"198\"\u003etwo collectible decorative plates\u003c\/strong\u003e from Edwardian Fine Bone China, each featuring a historic tall ship: the \u003cem datastart=\"272\" dataend=\"283\"\u003eFrance II\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem datastart=\"292\" dataend=\"310\"\u003eHerzogin Cecilie\u003c\/em\u003e. Both pieces showcase vibrant maritime artwork by \u003cstrong datastart=\"361\" dataend=\"374\"\u003eP.A. Bate\u003c\/strong\u003e, bordered with elegant gold rims and detailed historical text on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"454\" dataend=\"610\"\u003eThese plates pay tribute to two of the most legendary sailing ships of the early 20th century, capturing their grandeur and seafaring legacy in vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"612\" dataend=\"635\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"615\" dataend=\"635\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"637\" dataend=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"637\" dataend=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"639\" dataend=\"677\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"639\" dataend=\"649\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edwardian Fine Bone China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"678\" dataend=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"680\" dataend=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"680\" dataend=\"691\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e P.A. Bate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"704\" dataend=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"706\" dataend=\"752\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"706\" dataend=\"725\"\u003ePlate Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"753\" dataend=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"755\" dataend=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"755\" dataend=\"768\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Bone China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"787\" dataend=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"789\" dataend=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"789\" dataend=\"798\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative Wall Plates (no hanging wire or plate stand included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"866\" dataend=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"868\" dataend=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"868\" dataend=\"881\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold rim, printed ship histories on back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"925\" dataend=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"927\" dataend=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"927\" dataend=\"946\"\u003eShips Featured:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col datastart=\"949\" dataend=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"949\" dataend=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"952\" dataend=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"952\" dataend=\"972\"\u003eFrance II (1911)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The largest sailing ship ever built at 5,633 tons, used in the nickel trade with New Caledonia. Lost in 1922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1087\" dataend=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1090\" dataend=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1090\" dataend=\"1117\"\u003eHerzogin Cecilie (1902)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fourmasted barque and officer training ship, famed for winning grain races. Wrecked off Devon in 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1225\" dataend=\"1250\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1228\" dataend=\"1250\"\u003eDesign Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1252\" dataend=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1252\" dataend=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1254\" dataend=\"1326\"\u003eStriking fullcolor paintings of the ships at sea, signed by P.A. Bate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1327\" dataend=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1329\" dataend=\"1403\"\u003eRealistic maritime detail, with sky, sea, and rigging rendered with care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1404\" dataend=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1406\" dataend=\"1460\"\u003eInformative printed histories on reverse of each plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1462\" dataend=\"1511\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1465\" dataend=\"1479\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1479\" dataend=\"1482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong datastart=\"1482\" dataend=\"1509\"\u003eGood condition overall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1512\" dataend=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1512\" dataend=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1514\" dataend=\"1569\"\u003eSurface and edges clean, no cracks or chips observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1570\" dataend=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1572\" dataend=\"1655\"\u003eMinor shelf wear and small scratches visible in rim areas under close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1656\" dataend=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1658\" dataend=\"1692\"\u003eGold trim remains mostly intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1693\" dataend=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1695\" dataend=\"1738\"\u003eColors vibrant and detailed on both plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1740\" dataend=\"1773\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1743\" dataend=\"1771\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1774\" dataend=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1774\" dataend=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1776\" dataend=\"1965\"\u003e\u003cem datastart=\"1776\" dataend=\"1787\"\u003eFrance II\u003c\/em\u003e was a steel fivemasted barque built in Bordeaux in 1911, known for her massive size and modern onboard technologies for the time, including electric lighting and oil engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1966\" dataend=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1968\" dataend=\"2222\"\u003e\u003cem datastart=\"1968\" dataend=\"1986\"\u003eHerzogin Cecilie\u003c\/em\u003e was built in Germany in 1902 and became a renowned cargo and training vessel, with a notable postwar career under the famous Gustaf Erikson fleet. 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