{"product_id":"vintage-wedgwood-blue-jasperware-marine-fish-shell-collector-plate-made-in-england-6-5-d","title":"Vintage Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Latimeria Chalumnae Coelacanth Plate | J.L.B. Smith | 6.5” D","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual and highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Wedgwood blue Jasperware commemorative plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatimeria chalumnae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the extraordinary coelacanth once believed to have been extinct for millions of years before a living specimen was discovered in South Africa in 1938.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coelacanth is beautifully rendered in Wedgwood’s signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite bas-relief against a rich blue Jasperware ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surrounded by an intricate border of shells and marine life. The plate commemorates the historic discovery and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ.L.B. Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the South African ichthyologist who identified and scientifically described the remarkable fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating crossover collectible for lovers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedgwood, natural history, marine life, and English ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a particularly distinctive piece for a Jasperware collection or curated plate wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Wedgwood, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection\/Subject: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatimeria chalumnae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ Coelacanth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with: J.L.B. Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Jasperware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Wedgwood Blue \u0026amp; White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 6.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage English collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Please review all photographs for additional condition details and markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46150402277583,"sku":null,"price":216.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/10D1FEB4-426D-41AD-9912-F0FBC8B98B6C.jpg?v=1790111593","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/fr-ca\/products\/vintage-wedgwood-blue-jasperware-marine-fish-shell-collector-plate-made-in-england-6-5-d","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}