This is a mint condition collector plate from the Aynsley Dickens Christmas Plate collection, which was issued between 1979 and 1982. It is the first plate in the series. The plates are fine English bone china, trimmed in 24K gold. They are 8 1/8 inches in diameter. The subject matter for each plate is a Lawrence Woodhouse illustration of a scene from Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This particular plate depicts Mr. Fezziwig's ball from Scrooge's life as a young man. This plate is in perfect condition - no chips, cracks, or restorations. It has never been displayed or used.

The back of the plate contains the following information:

Aynsley trade mark
Made in England
Fine Bone China
ENGLAND

1979
CHRISTMAS PLATE
by
Lawrence Woodhouse

MR. FEZZIWIG'S BALL
The first edition of a series of four plates
depicting scenes from:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Charles Dickens

'and the warehouse was as snug and warm
and dry and bright a ballroom, as you
would desire to see on a winter's night'

The original presentation box is provided with each plate. The box shows a little storage wear on the back.

The box front is an open circle which had a single sheet insert depicting the plate and box front. The insert for this plate in not available.

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