Davenport “When a Train Went By” Plate Set – Don Breckon Limited Editions

Description

A complete set of six limited‑edition decorative plates from the When a Train Went By series, produced by Davenport Pottery and illustrated by renowned railway artist Don Breckon. Each plate is individually numbered and crafted in fine porcelain, issued exclusively through The Bradford Exchange. The set includes: Railway Cottages, Second Post, The Milk Train, Trackside Harvest, The Cricket Match, and Collection at Manor Farm.

These 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.

Don Breckon’s Railway Art and the Davenport Limited‑Edition Series 

Don 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. The When a Train Went By series remains one of the most recognisable Breckon collections, valued for its storytelling, craftsmanship, and connection to Britain’s steam‑era nostalgia.

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Davenport “When a Train Went By” Plate Set – Don Breckon Limited Editions

£65.00

Description

A complete set of six limited‑edition decorative plates from the When a Train Went By series, produced by Davenport Pottery and illustrated by renowned railway artist Don Breckon. Each plate is individually numbered and crafted in fine porcelain, issued exclusively through The Bradford Exchange. The set includes: Railway Cottages, Second Post, The Milk Train, Trackside Harvest, The Cricket Match, and Collection at Manor Farm.

These 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.

Don Breckon’s Railway Art and the Davenport Limited‑Edition Series 

Don 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. The When a Train Went By series remains one of the most recognisable Breckon collections, valued for its storytelling, craftsmanship, and connection to Britain’s steam‑era nostalgia.

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