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Object number2009.003.08

TitleGreat Eastern plate

Creator W.H. Kerr Binns & Co. (creator)‎

DescriptionPlate from the ss Great Eastern in white with gold detailing. Plate is decorated with gilding around the rim and a gold chain link motif around the edge, both, however, are severely worn. A central design, which would have had Britannia sat before an image of a ship, is only evidenced by the matte finish it has left on the plate, this would have originallly been gilding. On the back of the plate is a W. H. Kerr Binns & Co. manufacturers stamp. Plate measures 238mm in diameter. Great Ship Company Limited stamp on bottom.

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