Staffordshire Nursery Plate - Christening of Queen Victoria's 1st Child c1841

Description

Up for auction is this rare commemorative octagonal nursery plate. It was manufactured in Staffordshire, England and was made to commemorate the christening of Queen Victoria's first child, Victoria (Vicky) The Princess Royal in1841.  This plate although it states 'The Bishop of Heliopolis' has always been a puzzle to commemorative collectors.  The Bishop of Heliopolis did exist but was a very unknown Irishman and was certainly not worthy of any commemoration.  There are plates in existence that to state the correct commemoration.   The hand colored transfer shows a Bishop holding the young Princess with the Royal Family watching the ceremony.  The border design shows raised daisies and a maroon trim.   It measures 7“ across and comes in good excellent / pristine condition for its age, with no cracks or repairs.  Buyer pays only actual shipping costs with no additional charges and no handling fees.
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