Commemorative plate
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
9.5 in (Width); 9.5 in (Length)
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Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 428331.1
Summary
Commemorative plate, octagonal, white glazed with black transfer print in centre. Depicting Disraeli seated, surrounded by floral frame on three sides and coronet above. Printed below '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?'.' Similar to NT/HUG/C/18b-c.
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?'.'