Rare Spode - Imperial Plate of Persia - 22K Gold - Commemorative & Collectable

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Product Description Made in 1971 Limited Edition of 10,000 Spode Imperial Plate of Persia 2500 Years of Persian Monarchy 10.5" (27cm) and the Decoration is 22 carat goldBack of plate marked in gold The Imperial Plate of Persia with the approval of his Majesty Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Aryamehr Shahanshah of Iran. This plate was produced in 1971 in a Limited edition run of 10,000 to commemorate the 2500 Years of Persian Monarchy. Marked Spode England bone china. Diameter of plate is 10 1/2 inches (27cm) and the decoration is of 22 carat gold and rich enamels. The design is by Harold Holdway, Spode Art Director and symbolizes the anniversary the coat of Arms of Pahlavi Dynasty in the center and the origins of Empire in the border with a design inspired by Achaemenian art. This border is based upon cavetto cornices above the doorways of private place of Darius, the Great at Persepolice, and rests on rich ground of turquoises. It is completed by an outer border of the rosettes which were the most widely used of all Achaemenian symbols. The plates are no longer being made and can not be replaced. Condition - Brand New, never used (as pictured)- Does not have original box Terms - Payment is requested immediately, but must be made within 24 hours of auction close to avoid relisting.- For any buyer with 3 or less successful transactions, payment read more

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