Wedgwood 1989 Skating on the Fen Plate Colin Newman Christmas Bone China

Condition: Used

Brand: Wedgwood

Material: Bone China

Type: Collector Plate

Occasion: Christmas

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

This item is the 1989 “Skating on the Fen” collector plate by Colin Newman, produced by Wedgwood as the first issue in the “Colin Newman’s Country Christmas” series. This limited edition piece beautifully captures a nostalgic Christmas scene at the turn of the century, rendered in vivid detail with a snowy English countryside, children skating, birds, and wildlife surrounding a frozen fen near a windmill.

Crafted in England from fine Wedgwood bone china, this plate was released in a limited run and officially closed on 31st December 1989.

Product Details:

• Brand: Wedgwood

• Artist: Colin Newman

• Title: Skating on the Fen

• Series: Colin Newman’s Country Christmas

• Material: Bone China

• Color: Multicolored Illustration on White Base

• Diameter: Standard collector plate size (approx. 8.5 inches)

• Date of Issue: 1989

• Limited Edition Plate Number: 1992 B

• Made In: England

• Bradex Number: 26W9038.1

• Use: Decorative Only – Not for Food Use

Design Highlights:

• Stunning winter landscape with skaters, birds, windmill, and rural charm

• Detailed and colorful illustration with highquality print

• Made with classic Wedgwood craftsmanship and attention to detail

Condition:

Good condition overall. No chips, cracks, or visible damage. The design is clean and vibrant with no noticeable fading. The backstamp is crisp and fully legible. No original box is included with this item.

About Wedgwood & the Artist:

Wedgwood, founded by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759, is one of the most iconic names in British ceramics. Known for their quality craftsmanship and neoclassical design, Wedgwood has produced some of the most collectible ceramics in the world. This plate was made at the Wedgwood factory in Barlaston, StokeonTrent, the heart of England’s pottery industry.

Colin Newman is known for his charming and nostalgic depictions of rural English life, especially his Christmasthemed scenes. His work captures the warmth and tradition of a bygone era, making this plate a perfect collectible or seasonal display item.

Why Choose This Plate?

• Great for holiday decorating or as part of a vintage plate collection

• A thoughtful gift for collectors or lovers of classic British artistry

• A piece of British ceramic history from one of the most respected potteries in the world