Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Collection - Limited Edition Decorative Plates




Lot Details


This exceptional lot comprises three limited edition decorative plates celebrating iconic British aviation heritage, sourced from two distinguished British pottery manufacturers.




Item 1: Davenport Pottery - "Noble and Glorious" Plate


Limited Edition Plate No. 6917 B

Manufacturer: Davenport Pottery Co. Ltd, England

Edition: Limited to maximum 40 firing days

Artist: Bill Perring (original artwork)

Produced under Bradford Exchange hallmark (26-D08-028.1)

Condition: Excellent, appears unused



This rectangular plate features a stunning pastoral scene depicting three Supermarine Spitfires in formation flight over English countryside, complete with period architecture and rolling green fields. The composition captures the grace and power of these legendary fighter aircraft against a golden-hour sky. The plate showcases exceptional hand-painted detail and fine porcelain craftsmanship.




Item 2: Coalport Bone China - "Evening Sortie" Plate


Plate Number 1&1 E (Second Issue)

Manufacturer: Coalport, Made in England, Est. 1750

Collection: "Reach for the Sky" series

Artist: Michael Turner

Edition: Limited to maximum 95 firing days

Produced under Bradford Exchange hallmark (26-C58-6.2)

Condition: Excellent, appears unused



This circular plate presents a dramatic aerial composition featuring Avro Lancaster heavy bombers in formation against a clouded sky with a river landscape below. The artwork captures the majesty of these four-engine bombers with remarkable detail and atmospheric perspective. Executed in fine English bone china with museum-quality finish.






Manufacturer: Davenport Pottery Co. Ltd, England

Artist: Bill Perring (original artwork)

Condition: Excellent, appears unused



This rectangular plate replicates the composition of Item 1, featuring three Supermarine Spitfires in graceful formation over English pastoral landscape. The hand-painted detail is exceptional, with careful attention to aircraft markings, landscape features, and atmospheric effects. The golden-hour lighting creates a nostalgic, commemorative quality appropriate to the Battle of Britain theme.




Collection Overview


These plates represent significant examples of British commemorative ceramics, specifically honouring the Battle of Britain and RAF aviation heritage. Each plate is produced on fine porcelain or bone china under strict limited-edition protocols, with firing day restrictions ensuring exclusivity. The artwork by Bill Perring and Michael Turner captures the heroic era of World War II aviation with technical accuracy and artistic sensitivity.




The Davenport pieces showcase the distinctive rectangular format with rounded corners, whilst the Coalport plate employs the classic circular form. All three pieces feature the characteristic blue RAF roundels on the aircraft and demonstrate the high standards of English pottery manufacture.

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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