Edwardian Fine China Spitfire Lancaster Bomber Plates Set WW2 Aviation Evans

• Type: Vintage Military Aviation Collector Plates Pair

• Designer/Artist: John Evans (Famous British Aviation Artist)

• Brand: Edwardian Fine China

• Manufacturer: Edwardian Fine China Foundry

• MPN: Reach For The Sky Series

• Place of Origin: Staffordshire, England

• Style: WW2 RAF Military Memorabilia / Collectable Commemorative Fine China

• Colour: Multi-coloured Cloud-Scattered Skyscapes with Inset Rich Gold Trim Rims

• Design Era: Late 20th Century / Vintage Heritage Release Era (c. 1980s–1990s)

• Material: Premium English Fine Bone China, Glazed Porcelain, Pure Gold Fillet Gilding

• Set Includes: One (1) 'The Spitfire' Collector Plate, One (1) 'The Lancaster' Collector Plate

• Features: Complete Inset Historical Narrative Texts on Reverse, Twin Facsimile Artist Signatures, Brilliant Liquid Gold Rims

• Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Pristine Display Quality)

• Size and Capacity: Large format presentations; each plate measures 27cm (approx. 10.6 inches) in total diameter.

• Dating: This commemorative fine porcelain plate set dates to the late 20th century (c. 1980s–1990s). The specific Crown insignia typography layout of the Edwardian Fine China backstamp printed on the reverse, the high-gloss glazing compound, and the standard large 27cm diameter sizing serve as classic diagnostic traits from this premium aviation partnership release during the collecting boom.

• Historical Note: This set pays a magnificent tribute to the two defining legends of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The first plate depicts The Spitfire, the nimble single-seat interceptor designed by R.J. Mitchell that achieved legendary status during the Battle of Britain. The second plate honours The Lancaster, Roy Chadwick’s masterfully engineered four-engine heavy bomber powered by Merlin XX engines that formed the backbone of RAF Bomber Command following its first production flights in October 1941. Illustrated by acclaimed aviation artist John Evans, this series captures the aircraft soaring gracefully high above the cloud line, preserving a powerful visual monument to the crews and technological triumphs of the era.

A spectacular and beautifully executed pairing of British military history, this set of two vintage Edwardian Fine China collector plates introduces an immediate point of prestige to any study wall, library cabinet, or military memorabilia collection. Featuring the highly regarded work of artist John Evans, each large 27cm plate showcases a vibrant, highly detailed scene of the iconic Spitfire and Lancaster bomber in full flight. Framed by a thick, hand-applied ring of high-shine liquid gold gilding, the pair creates a beautifully balanced display configuration that honours the legacy of the RAF.

• Official Backstamp Registry: The reverse of each plate is beautifully stamped with the complete Edwardian Fine China crown insignia alongside an extensive, dedicated historical summary detailing the technical specifications and operational milestones of the respective aircraft.

• John Evans Artwork: Displays the artist's crisp signatures on the face of the transfers, celebrated for his precision framing, accurate mechanical profiles, and dramatic cloud illumination.

• Premium 27cm Scale: These plates are executed on a substantial 27cm dinner-plate scale, offering a far more impressive visual presence than standard small-scale souvenir issues.

This aviation commemorative set is in truly exceptional vintage condition, showcasing immaculate preservation and appearing to have been stored or displayed with great care. The porcelain bodies are pristine, completely free from chips, cracks, hairline fractures, utensil marks, or surface crazing. The high-fidelity pictorial transfers remain remarkably bright and crisp, showing no fading, rubbing, or scratch marks to the glaze. Crucially, the liquid gold gilt borders are fully intact and exceptionally bright, showing zero signs of handling wear or typical storage dulling.

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• Packaging: Custom-packed with professional care. Each large 27cm plate is individually cocooned in premium bubble cushioning and separated by high-density foam padding before being nestled together inside a rigid, double-walled box to completely eliminate transit friction or vibration.

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