Description

ROSENTHAL 1947 Christmas Plate The Dillingen Madonna is the subject of this 1947 Rosenthal Christmas Plate, the 38th plate in Rosenthal Christmas series which was started in 1910 and is one of the most beautiful and highest quality Christmas series ever produced. Inscription: WEIHNACHTEN (Christmas) 1947. Blue underglaze design on white porcelain, diameter 8.5 inches (21.5 cm), designed by Louis Hagen. Correct 1947 mark for the Selb Art Department of Rosenthal, located in Bavaria, Germany. Pierced foot for hanging wire. This is the RAREST plate in the series -- none now on eBay; none sold in the last 3 months. MUCH more scarce than the 1910 First Edition, which had FIVE listed for sale on eBay when I posted this rare 1947. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Litany of Loreto, was first used at the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto (Italy). The most ancient printed copy known to exist is that of Dillingen in Bavaria, Germany, dating from 1558; it is fairly certain that this is a copy of an earlier text. The litany contains many of the titles used for the Virgin Mary and would often be recited as a question and response. Many classical composers, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, have set this litany to music. EXCELLENT CONDITION (no chips, cracks, or repairs), and FIRST QUALITY (no scratch through the trademark). Light spots are from glare in the photo, not scratches or defects in the plate. SHIPPING, HANDLING & INSURANCE within the United States is just $9.95 for this eBay item. COMBINED SHIPPING! Except for a few LARGE or HEAVY items, shipping and insurance within United States is just $3 for each additional eBay item when shipped together, one of the cheapest combined shipping rates on eBay! For EBAY to apply the combined shipping discount, add the items to your eBay Shopping Cart and then pay for them at the same time. If you have already bought and paid for one item and want to purchase additional items, please email me so that I hold the first item and can adjust the invoice for the additional item(s). I can't combine shipping after the first item has already been shipped! PLEASE! Check out my other items including other Collector, Commemorative, Christmas and Mother's Day plates starting under $4.00 ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Sign up for my eBay newsletter to keep informed of new listings and special offers! RETURNABLE! for a full refund if item not as described. Please ask your questions before bidding or buying. <