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Own the beginning of the legendary King Arthur story with this beautiful Wedgwood Fine Bone China collector‘s plate, titled "Arthur Draws the Sword."
Issued in 1986 (MCMLXXXVI), this is the first plate in "The Legend of King Arthur" series, featuring artwork by celebrated fantasy artist Richard Hook. The illustration captures the iconic moment when the young Arthur pulls the sword from the anvil under the watchful eye of Merlin, fulfilling the ancient prophecy that would make him King of Britain.
Produced by Wedgwood of England and officially authenticated by The Arthurian Society, this collector‘s plate was manufactured in a limited edition restricted to a maximum of 75 firing days, making it the inaugural issue in one of Wedgwood‘s most popular historical collector series.
The reverse bears the original factory backstamp and edition details:
Plate Number: 1183C
Bradex Number:
26-W90-17.1
An excellent display piece for collectors of Wedgwood, King Arthur memorabilia, medieval history or Richard Hook artwork.
Item Details
Manufacturer: Wedgwood
Title: Arthur Draws the Sword
Artist: Richard Hook
Series: The Legend of King Arthur
First issue in the series
Year: 1986 (MCMLXXXVI)
Material: Fine Bone China
Made in England
Officially numbered limited edition
Authenticated by The Arthurian Society
Plate Number: 1183C
Bradex No: 26-W90-17.1
Limited to a maximum of 75 firing days
Decorative collector‘s plate
Approximate diameter: 21 cm (please measure if exact dimensions are required)
Condition
This collector‘s plate is in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks or repairs. The artwork remains bright and richly coloured, with a glossy finish and crisp detail throughout. The reverse backstamp is clear and fully legible. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
More Vintage China
Discover more vintage Wedgwood, Aynsley and English fine bone china in my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageByThomas
Shipping
Your item will be carefully wrapped using plenty of protective packaging to ensure it arrives safely. I use recycled packaging materials whenever possible to reduce waste without compromising protection.
Tracked shipping is provided for complete peace of mind, and international shipping is available.
Order Processing
Each vintage item is individually inspected before dispatch to ensure it matches the description and photographs provided.
Orders are usually dispatched within the processing time shown on Etsy, and tracking information will be uploaded as soon as your parcel has been shipped.
Please remember that vintage and pre-owned items may show signs of their age and previous use. Any noticeable damage or significant wear will always be included in the description and photographs.
Wedgwood Arthur Draws the Sword Collector Plate 1986 Richard Hook Bone China Limited Edition
£14.99
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£14.99
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Issued in 1986 (MCMLXXXVI), this is the first plate in "The Legend of King Arthur" series, featuring artwork by celebrated fantasy artist Richard Hook. The illustration captures the iconic moment when the young Arthur pulls the sword from the anvil under the watchful eye of Merlin, fulfilling the ancient prophecy that would make him King of Britain.
Produced by Wedgwood of England and officially authenticated by The Arthurian Society, this collector‘s plate was manufactured in a limited edition restricted to a maximum of 75 firing days, making it the inaugural issue in one of Wedgwood‘s most popular historical collector series.
The reverse bears the original factory backstamp and edition details:
Plate Number: 1183C
Bradex Number:
26-W90-17.1
An excellent display piece for collectors of Wedgwood, King Arthur memorabilia, medieval history or Richard Hook artwork.
Item Details
Manufacturer: Wedgwood
Title: Arthur Draws the Sword
Artist: Richard Hook
Series: The Legend of King Arthur
First issue in the series
Year: 1986 (MCMLXXXVI)
Material: Fine Bone China
Made in England
Officially numbered limited edition
Authenticated by The Arthurian Society
Plate Number: 1183C
Bradex No: 26-W90-17.1
Limited to a maximum of 75 firing days
Decorative collector‘s plate
Approximate diameter: 21 cm (please measure if exact dimensions are required)
Condition
This collector‘s plate is in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks or repairs. The artwork remains bright and richly coloured, with a glossy finish and crisp detail throughout. The reverse backstamp is clear and fully legible. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
More Vintage China
Discover more vintage Wedgwood, Aynsley and English fine bone china in my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageByThomas
Shipping
Your item will be carefully wrapped using plenty of protective packaging to ensure it arrives safely. I use recycled packaging materials whenever possible to reduce waste without compromising protection.
Tracked shipping is provided for complete peace of mind, and international shipping is available.
Order Processing
Each vintage item is individually inspected before dispatch to ensure it matches the description and photographs provided.
Orders are usually dispatched within the processing time shown on Etsy, and tracking information will be uploaded as soon as your parcel has been shipped.
Please remember that vintage and pre-owned items may show signs of their age and previous use. Any noticeable damage or significant wear will always be included in the description and photographs.