This plate is adorned with 22k gold and depicts the twelve flags flown during the Revolution. Manufacturer is Monty’s Inc.
Plate diameter: 10 1/2″
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The “officially recognized” plate of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, the commission established by Congress in 1973 to “coordinate, to facilitate, and to aid in the scheduling of events, activities, and projects of local, State, National, and international significance sponsored by both governmental and nongovernmental entities in commemoration of the American Revolution Bicentennial.”*
This plate features a five-pointed red, white, and blue star, the official logo of the Administration.
Plate diameter: 10 1/4″
This plate does not indicate the manufacturer, but it includes a lengthy history of the Liberty Bell on the back.
Plate diameter: 8 1/2″
This gold-rimmed china plate features a colorful liberty bell and flags.
Plate diameter: 7 1/2″
This small china plate was produced by Viletta. While they don’t appear to be in a series per se, the manufacturer had multiple bicentennial designs, with this being one of the simplest. Another Viletta plate has the same inside design.
Plate diameter: 7 1/8″
This plate is marked Grande P. Celina of Copenhagen.
Plate diameter: 7 1/4″
This heavy ceramic plate has thick blue glaze and no other origin markings.
Plate diameter: 7 1/2″
This small plate has no origin markings.
Plate diameter: 7 1/4″
This little plate is marked Royal Copenhagen.
Plate diameter: 7 1/4″
This plate is notable only in that it is flat; it can’t hold food! Other than that, it’s not particularly unique as a search of eBay for “bicentennial plate” reveals a plethora of this model for sale. The pretty blue and gold adornment lists the original 13 colonies. It was produced by B&G Copenhagen Porcelain (now Royal Copenhagen) in Denmark.
Plate diameter: 9″
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