Complete Duke University Wedgwood Set of 12 Commemorative Plates 1937 First Edition

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Duke University 1st Edition Wedgewood Commemorative Plates.
Complete Set of 12
in Rare Duke Blue

From Duke University Archives:

“In … Read more Duke University 1st Edition Wedgewood Commemorative Plates.
Complete Set of 12
in Rare Duke Blue

From Duke University Archives:

“In 1937, planning for the 1938-1939 centennial celebration of Duke University was well underway. The Alumni Association contracted with the famed English firm Josiah Wedgwood & Sons to produce a set of commemorative china plates.
The first edition was three hundred sets of twelve plates bearing the signature of Duke University President William Preston Few on the back. Wedgwood & Sons produced a second unsigned edition. Today, the plates are retired“

Amazing find, all 12 of 1st Edition plates are here. In great vintage condition.

Blue transfere print clean & crisp. Full blue hue.

Included are:

Trinity College - Randolph County
Southgate Building
Chapel Tower
School of Medicine
The Library
Kilgo Dormitory
Union and Baldwin
Chapel
Washington Duke Building
Crowell Dormitory
East Duke Building
Craven Memorial Hall

10 5/8" dia
Dimensions 10.63ʺW × 10.63ʺD × 1ʺH

Condition Note: 1st Edition Plates typically have yellowing & crazing. This Set has noticeable yellowing on one plate. See picture #3. Upper left plate. Some expected crazing of the glaze. No nips or loss, no cracks. Created by Wedgwood for Display Purposes only.

A Rare & Highly Desirable Set for Duke University 1st Edition Wedgewood Commemorative Plates, Complete Set of Twelve, only 300 sets made. See less