| This is one of a set of eight plates. The set are part of a series commissioned for display in the King’s Dining Room at the recently restored Kew Palace. Each of the set has a unique design based upon a character associated with George III, accompanied by arch and humorous quotations.
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was a botanist and the first unofficial director of the King’s Botanic Gardens at Kew. Lord Brougham’s full quotation reads: “Sir Joseph’s political principles, being those of a high Tory, were much to the Monarch’s liking: a country gentleman who never desired to rise above the rank he was born to, was sure to find a friend in His Majesty.”
Bone china, domestic dishwasher proof, limited edition of 120 (30.5 cm diameter).
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Price:£73.40
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