{"title":"Vintage Limited Edition Collector Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore a curated selection of vintage collector plates celebrating British craftsmanship, rural tradition, and classic porcelain artistry. This page brings together limited edition series from Davenport Pottery, Wedgwood for the Danbury Mint, and other renowned makers, each set chosen for its detail, provenance, and nostalgic charm. From railway landscapes and seasonal countryside scenes to finely illustrated rural working life, these collections offer timeless display pieces for collectors and enthusiasts of British heritage ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"set-of-11-coalport-reach-for-the-sky-plates-1990","title":"Vintage-Format Listing: Full Set of 10 Coalport “Reach for the Sky” Plates (1990)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e✈️ Complete 1990 Coalport “Reach for the Sky” Aviation Plate Series – Michael Turner Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully preserved \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete set of 11 limited-edition aviation collectors’ plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by \u003cstrong\u003eCoalport\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1990 and illustrated by renowned aviation artist \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Turner\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each plate captures a different moment of RAF flight history, rendered with Turner’s trademark accuracy, atmosphere, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003efine English bone china\u003c\/strong\u003e, each plate was issued in an edition limited to \u003cstrong\u003e95 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e, making complete sets increasingly scarce. The artwork celebrates the skill, bravery, and everyday reality of RAF pilots, with scenes ranging from dawn departures to coastal patrols and dramatic weather flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb centrepiece for aviation enthusiasts, RAF historians, or collectors of British fine china.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlates included in the full 11-piece series:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory Flypast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDawn Patrol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOut on Exercise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbove the Estuary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGathering Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Through the Clouds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Mission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Sortie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plate includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Turner\u003c\/strong\u003e artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoalport backstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual plate number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRADEx reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries title: \u003cstrong\u003eReach for the Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990 production date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine bone china construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll plates clean, bright, and well-kept with no chips, cracks, or crazing. Ideal for display. Victory Flypast is a 11 inch plate , the rest of the complete collection are 8.5 inch plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛩️ Coalport’s 1990 “Reach for the Sky” Series – A Tribute to RAF Flight Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoalport’s 1990 aviation series was created to honour the legacy of RAF pilots and the aircraft that defined Britain’s air history. Michael Turner’s illustrations are celebrated for their technical accuracy and emotional depth, capturing the atmosphere of flight — from low-level coastal sweeps to cloud-breaking climbs and evening returns to base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in \u003cstrong\u003efine English bone china\u003c\/strong\u003e, the series was strictly limited to \u003cstrong\u003e95 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring each plate remains a genuine limited-edition collectible. Turner’s work has long been admired by aviation enthusiasts, and this complete set represents the series exactly as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53286685999443,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Victory-flypast-coalport.jpg?v=1773904695"},{"product_id":"pair-of-osiris-legend-of-tutankhamun-plates-22-karat-gold","title":"Pair of Osiris “Legend of Tutankhamun” Plates 8.5\", 22‑Karat Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully matched pair of limited‑edition collectors’ plates from the prestigious Legend of Tutankhamun series by Osiris. Fired on fine porcelain and richly embellished with 22‑karat gold, these 8.5‑inch plates depict two iconic scenes from the life of Tutankhamun, rendered in vivid colour against a dramatic black ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlates Included\u003cbr\u003e•     Tutankhamun and His Princess – Bradex 15‑075‑1.1\u003cbr\u003eA serene scene of the young pharaoh and his princess seated together, surrounded by stylised flora and birds, framed by a gold‑accented hieroglyphic border.\u003cbr\u003e•     The Marriage of Tutankhamen – Bradex 15‑075‑1.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully detailed depiction of the royal couple exchanging lotus flowers, symbolising unity and devotion, again bordered with hieroglyphic motifs in 22‑karat gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth plates carry:\u003cbr\u003e•     Osiris backstamp\u003cbr\u003e•     Bradex numbering\u003cbr\u003e•     Fine porcelain designation\u003cbr\u003e•     22‑karat gold highlighting\u003cbr\u003e•     Limited‑edition production details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb pair for collectors of Egyptian revival art, world‑culture ceramics, or statement wall displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e•     Pair of Osiris Legend of Tutankhamun plates\u003cbr\u003e•     Approx. 8.5 inches diameter\u003cbr\u003e•     Fired on fine porcelain\u003cbr\u003e•     Highlighted with 22‑karat gold\u003cbr\u003e•     Deep black background with vivid enamel‑style colours\u003cbr\u003e•     Hieroglyphic border designs\u003cbr\u003e•     Bradex numbers: 15‑075‑1.1 and 15‑075‑1.2\u003cbr\u003e•     Limited‑edition collectors’ series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eBoth plates are clean, bright, and display beautifully. No chips, cracks, or crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the “Legend of Tutankhamun” Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsiris created this series to celebrate the artistry, symbolism, and mythology surrounding Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. Each plate combines traditional Egyptian iconography with modern porcelain craftsmanship, enhanced by real 22‑karat gold. 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The set includes: Railway Cottages, Second Post, The Milk Train, Trackside Harvest, The Cricket Match, and Collection at Manor Farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese oval plates capture nostalgic rural scenes interrupted by the passing of a steam train, combining Breckon’s detailed landscapes with the charm of British railway heritage. Each plate carries its official Davenport hallmark, firing‑day limitation, and Bradford Exchange listing, making this a desirable collection for railway enthusiasts and collectors of limited‑edition art pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon Breckon’s Railway Art and the Davenport Limited‑Edition Series \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Breckon was celebrated for his evocative portrayals of British steam railways, blending technical accuracy with warm, lived‑in rural settings. Davenport Pottery translated his paintings into high‑quality porcelain plates, each issued for a strictly limited firing period and individually numbered for authenticity. 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Produced in a strictly limited edition of 14,750, this example is Plate No. 187 and comes complete with its original Certificate of Authenticity card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features artwork by leading aviation artist Geoff Hunt, celebrating the heritage and evolution of the RAF. Finished with metallic detailing and the official RAF crest, this display‑only plate is a high‑quality collector’s piece from one of Britain’s most respected pottery manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Doulton’s RAF Anniversary Issue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated to honour 75 years of the Royal Air Force, Royal Doulton’s anniversary plate series combined fine porcelain craftsmanship with officially sanctioned RAF artwork. Each plate was individually numbered, limited by firing days, and issued exclusively for collectors, making early‑numbered examples — such as Plate No. 187 — especially desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53294848311635,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Royal_Doulton_RAF_75th_Plate_Limited_Edition_No._187.jpg?v=1773932383"},{"product_id":"davenport-moors-and-mountains-train-plate-set-malcolm-root-limited-editions","title":"Davenport “Moors and Mountains” Train Plate Set – Malcolm Root Limited Editions","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete set of four limited‑edition, individually numbered decorative plates from the Moors and Mountains collection by Davenport Pottery, each featuring artwork by acclaimed railway and landscape artist Malcolm Root. Issued exclusively through The Bradford Exchange and limited to a maximum of 39 firing days, these fine porcelain plates capture atmospheric British rural scenes with steam locomotives cutting through dramatic countryside weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes: Bright and Bracing, Sun and Sea Breezes, Smoke and Shadows, and Clouds and Crosswinds. Each plate carries its Davenport hallmark, edition details, and official Bradford Exchange listing, making this a desirable and cohesive collector’s group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMalcolm Root’s Railway Landscapes and the Davenport Limited Editions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalcolm Root is celebrated for his evocative portrayals of British steam railways set against shifting skies, rolling hills, and working countryside. Davenport Pottery translated his paintings into high‑quality porcelain plates, each individually numbered and produced for a strictly limited firing period. 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Produced in fine porcelain and issued exclusively for collectors, the series captures nostalgic rural and village scenes shaped by the passing of the steam railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes: Local Delivery, Down by the River, Meeting at Barcombe, A Special Treat, Our Village Street, and Gara Bridge Crossing. Each plate carries its official Wedgwood backstamp, edition details, and individual number, making this a desirable and cohesive collection for railway enthusiasts and collectors of British art pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon Breckon’s Steam‑Era Nostalgia and the Wedgwood Collector Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Breckon was renowned for his warm, detailed portrayals of British steam railways woven into everyday rural life. Wedgwood’s Railway Memories series faithfully reproduces his paintings on high‑quality porcelain, each plate individually numbered and produced to strict collector standards. 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