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Prince William V Creamware Plate 

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Prince William V Creamware Plate 

English, ca 1767, a Dutch-decorated creamware scalloped edge plate with central bust-length portraits of Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina and Prince William V (of Orange) with their initials FSW / PVOR and inscription, translated (roughly): "I burn a light for the Prussian's niece and also for the Orange sprout. He who will not see it blows it out."; dia. 9.5 in. 

Several chips to rim. Hairline lower right. Scratches. Wear to enamel.

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