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Royal Doulton 'Say Please!' Collector Plate - Victorian Childhood Series - Limited Edition

Plate Details
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Title: 'Say "Please!"' (Third Issue)
Artist: Charles Burton Barber (19th century Victorian painter)
Edition: Limited to 150 days of issue
Plate Number: 87860D
Broken Number: 26-REO-36.3
Year of Issue: 1992
Diameter: Approximately 21cm (8.25 inches)

Series Information
This plate is the third issue in the collector plate series titled 'A Victorian Childhood,' inspired by the world-famous portraits originally created by the noted Victorian artist Charles Burton Barber. The series celebrates Barber's celebrated portraiture of Victorian England and adheres to the highest quality standards of Royal Doulton fine bone china production.

Design Description
The plate features a charming Victorian scene depicting a young girl in period dress standing on a wooden chair, reaching toward a birdcage mounted on the wall. A long-haired dog sits attentively on the chair beside her, gazing upward. The composition is set against an ornate golden damask wallpaper background with period furnishings visible, including a framed painting on the wall. The decorative border features an elegant geometric pattern in gold and cream tones.

Condition
Excellent condition. The plate shows no chips, cracks, or crazing. The hand-painted decoration is vibrant and well-preserved. The reverse bears clear maker's marks and edition information.

Included
Original Certificate of Authenticity (signed)
Original presentation box with 'Say Please' printed on cover

Authenticity
This is an authentic Royal Doulton limited edition collector plate, certified and numbered. The certificate confirms plate number 87860D in an edition limited to a maximum of 150 firing days. All markings, signatures, and documentation are consistent with Royal Doulton's production standards from 1992.

Collector Information
Royal Doulton collector plates from the 1990s, particularly those in the Victorian Childhood series inspired by Charles Burton Barber's celebrated work, remain highly sought by collectors of fine bone china and Victorian-themed decorative arts. The limited production run and artistic merit of the original paintings make these plates desirable additions to collections of English ceramics and Victorian memorabilia.

Location of item: 90-94 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, WA, Australia




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20-Aug-2026 02:00
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