📝 Description
A striking set of five vintage collector plates featuring famous ships from maritime history, produced by Royal Doulton and illustrated by renowned artist Barbara Gardner. Each porcelain plate is finished with a rich gold rim and depicts a detailed painting of legendary vessels including Victory, Santa Maria Trinidad, Cutty Sark, Dorsetshire, and Enterprise. These plates celebrate the age of sail and are perfect for any collector of nautical memorabilia or fine porcelain. Each plate is part of a limited edition and displays information about the ship on the underside, with signatures from the artist and company.
 
⭐ Features
✔️ Material: Fine porcelain with gold-rimmed edge
✔️ Colour: Multi-colour (nautical art scene) with gold rim
✔️ Style: Nautical / Historical / Collector plate
✔️ Subject: Famous ships of the world – Victory, Santa Maria Trinidad, Cutty Sark, Dorsetshire, Enterprise
✔️ Finish: High-gloss decorative painting, printed backstamp
✔️ Artist: Barbara Gardner for Royal Doulton
✔️ Edition: Limited collector edition (see plate backs for details)
✔️ Era: Late 20th century (c. 1980s)
✔️ Original box/COA: Not included
 
📏 Dimensions (approx.)
Diameter: 22.7 cm (9 inches) per plate
 
⚠️ Condition
Very good pre-owned condition overall
Minor surface marks and shelf wear are consistent with age
Gold rims intact
No chips, cracks, or repairs
Images and text on the backs are clear and unfaded
Display beautifully as a set
 
🧠 Background
Royal Doulton’s “Great Ships of the World” collector plate series was produced to honor famous sailing ships through the centuries. Illustrated by Barbara Gardner, each plate combines historical interest with fine ceramic artistry. Such commemorative plates were popular in the late 20th century among decor enthusiasts and maritime collectors.