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A Collection of Late 20th Century Royal Air Force and Aviation Commemorative Plates and Related Ephemera

Lot 649: A Collection of Late 20th Century Royal Air Force and Aviation Commemorative Plates and Related Ephemera

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Estimated price: £10 - £20

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A diverse collection primarily comprising commemorative ceramic and porcelain plates, alongside a small lidded metal box, a ceramic cup, a clear glass plate, and a large printed paper item. The overarching theme is aviation and military, with a specific focus on the Royal Air Force. Many of the ceramic items feature gilt edges.

The collection of plates includes various sizes and shapes. Several plates depict military aircraft, with specific examples identified as “British Biplane”, “Avro Anson”, and “Fokker F.VII”. Some of these plates align with market examples identified as ‘Coalport Fine Bone China 40th Anniversary WW2 Commemorative Plates’ or ‘Bradford Exchange Military Aircraft Collector Plates’. One circular plate features an eagle crest with the inscription “Finest Order of the World / Duty Honor Country / Take Time to Serve Your Country”. Another small circular plate is marked “1820 1970” and “ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY”.

The accompanying items include a small lidded metal box, a ceramic cup, and a clear glass plate. A large printed paper item is also present, bearing the markings “SILVER JUBILEE 1977” and “ROYAL AIR FORCE”, indicating a late 20th-century origin for many pieces within the collection.