Vintage Crown Clarence England Pope Pius XII Commemorative 7" Side Display Plate Item Specifics: - Brand/Manufacturer: Crown Clarence (Staffordshire, England) - Subject: Pope Pius XII (Pius pp. XII) - Theme: Christian, Roman Catholic, Papal Memorabilia, Mid-1900s Earthenware - Material: Ceramic / Earthenware - Shape: Round - Size: Approx. 7 inches in diameter (Vintage Side Plate / Tea Plate size) - Features: Detailed color profile in prayer, facsimile printed signature, gold-toned rim trim, authentic backstamp. Description: Up for sale is a beautiful mid-century vintage commemorative display plate featuring a respectful portrait profile of Pope Pius XII in prayer. The front showcases his iconic signature ("Pius pp. XII") alongside the illustration, bordered by an elegant gold-toned rim accent. Measuring approximately 7 inches across, this side-plate size is a highly versatile option that takes up minimal space—perfect for a compact Catholic home altar, devotional prayer corner, or display stand. The reverse features the official green crown logo stamped "Crown Clarence, England" alongside the QA quality mark. Crown Clarence items are highly collected examples of classic Staffordshire region pottery. Condition Notes: - Pre-owned vintage condition. - The plate exhibits prominent fine, clean crazing throughout the glaze on both sides, which is very typical of Crown Clarence earthenware of this era and gives it a distinct vintage character. - The face illustration remains clear and vivid. No large chips or structural cracks detected. - Minimal age-appropriate wear to the gold trim on the rim. - Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the item condition description. Shipping & Handling: We specialize in shipping fragile pottery safely. This plate will be wrapped securely in multiple layers of bubble wrap and nested within a sturdy box. Ships quickly with tracking!