Commemorative plate
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
9.5 in (Width); 9.5 in (Length)
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Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 428331
Summary
Set of three commemorative plates, octagonal, white glazed with black and colour transfer prints. Depicting Disraeli seated, surrounded by floral frame on three sides and coronet above.
Marks and inscriptions
'The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G./ 'What practice howsoe'er expert/ In fitting aptest words to things,/ Or voice, the righest-toned that sings/ Hath power to give thee as thou wert?'.'