Antique H Aynsley ABC Sign Language Children's Plate Dolls Rd 426673 England

Pre-owned antique condition. There are two visible hairline cracks extending through the plate, along with age-related crazing, light discoloration, and general wear consistent with age. No major chips were noted. Please review all photos carefully for the best representation of condition.  Description  Offered is an antique H. Aynsley & Co. children's alphabet plate made in Longton, England. This charming transferware plate features a blue-and-white scene of wooden dolls surrounded by the British manual alphabet (sign language) around the center, with an embossed alphabet around the rim. The underside is marked H. Aynsley & Co., Longton, England with Registered No. 426673, a design associated with the early 1900s.  Alphabet and sign language nursery plates like this were designed as educational children's ware and have become highly collectible among Staffordshire pottery and ABC ware collectors. The dolls motif is one of several scenes produced using this registered design.  Approximate dimensions:  * 6.25 diameter  Condition:  * Two hairline cracks visible across the plate  * Overall crazing throughout the glaze  * Light staining/discoloration from age  * Minor surface wear consistent with normal antique use  * Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description.  A wonderful addition to a collection of antique English pottery, ABC ware, nursery rhyme items, children's dishes, or H. Aynsley ceramics.