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Decorative plate featuring the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms
c. 1930Overview
Decorative bone china plate made by Grimwades, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
It feaures a gold border encircling a floral band of pink roses on a black background, The central part of the plate has a pebbled pattern in green and gold hues over a cream base. In the centre of the plate is a very colourful depiction of the Australian Coat of Arms. The exterior is a sky blue. There is a kangaroo to the left and an emu to the right supporting a shield, bwlow which the word 'Australia' appears in a red scroll. There are sprigs of wattle and a gold star around the main emblem.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00122
Item type
Bone China
Decorative Objects
Plates
Themes
Material
Bone China
Ceramic Glaze
Width
255 mm
Height or length
255 mm
Inscriptions and markings
"AUSTRALIA"
Place made
United Kingdom
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Thursday, 12 December, 2024
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Commonwealth of Australia decorative plate
Commonwealth of Australia decorative plate - close up
Commonwealth of Australia decorative plate - reverse
Commonwealth of Australia decorative plate - Maker's details
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