Royal Doulton Sir Roger De Coverley plate | Looking at altered sign Diamonds and because 1938 to 1946

and because 1938 to 1946 was WWII years - not many examples of this rare piece are seen in the marketplace

Moorcroft Oberon plate

280 lithographs

We think the character on the hinged cap is Robert Banks Jenkinson who was the Prime Minister of the UK between 1812 and 1827 - which would align with the Hallmark for London 1821 on the pipe edge and under the hinged lid

rivetted to a well worn

Royal Doulton Sir Roger De Coverley plate | Looking at altered sign Diamonds and because 1938 to 1946Royal Doulton Sir Roger De Coverley plate By the early pattern number on this piece, we can assume that it dates from the early 1930's. Scene 15 Sir Roger in The Saracen's Head looking at the altered sign Issued c. 1911 1949 Approx 26. 5cms (10 1 3") diameter In excellent condition GUARANTEED free from damage and repair About Sir Roger de Coverley He was one of a number of fanciful characters created by Thomas Steele for The Spectator, a literary