Copeland Spode Blue & White Portrait Plate of Robert Burns, c1939

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W T Copeland Spode Works of Stoke, in Staffordshire, England, produced this stunning blue and white portrait plate of Robert Burns (also known as Robbie Burns or Rabbie Burns) c1939.

Robert Burns was born in a small cottage in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland, on 25th January 1759 and died on 21st July 1796. During his short 37 years he became Scotland’s best-loved poet, which continues to this day.

The central portrait of Burns is offset around the border with scenes depicting historic places relating to him. They are: “Birth Place of Robert Burns”, “Burns Monument, Alloway”, “Interior of Burns Cottage”, “The Cotters Saturday Night”, “The Brigs of Ayr”, “Tam O’Shanter”.

The under-glaze blue printed back-stamp on the base reads: "Copeland Spode England". It also has an impressed mark: “Copeland Spode Imperial J 39”. This indicates that this plate was produced in 1939. It measures 26cm (10¼ inches) in diameter. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs.

This is a wonderful vintage piece of Robert Burns memorabilia and an exceptional piece to display in any blue and white collection!

Item ID: RL147

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