Winston Churchill Plate, Canada Prime Minister of Great Britain, Burleigh Ware by Burgess and Leigh Ltd, retailer Made in England

- rare Winston Churchill World War II commemorative plate
- Burleigh Ware by Burgess & Leigh Ltd.
- made in Burslem, England
- the maker's mark dates this piece from 1940s to 1959
- red transferware
- features a portrait of the former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Right Honourable Winston S Churchill MP surrounded by flags, fighter planes, bombers and war ships
- the border includes oak leaves, names of Commonwealth counties (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, India)
- maker's mark on the back plus a "GB" impressed in the ceramic
- very good vintage condition; no chips or cracks or crazing
- the original gold trim is worn
- size: 10 1/2 inches in diameter

About Burleigh

Burgess & Leigh was established in 1861 in Stoke-on-Trent, England. In 1889 the business relocated to the Middleport Pottery where they are making their collectible and desirable wares by hand til this day. During the 20th Century, Burgess & Leigh became known as ‘Burleigh'. In 2010, Burleigh was acquired by Denby.

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