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for the Advanced Scandinavian Porcelain Collector
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, authentic 1897 Royal Copenhagen Memorial Plate (Catalogue No. 15) designed by the legendary artistic director Arnold Krog. This is not a common mass-produced holiday item; it is a highly coveted historical piece produced in an extremely limited run of only 100 copies to commemorate an event for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Because of its extreme scarcity, this exact plate carries a specialized retail replacement appraisal value ranging from $750 to $900+ USD. This listing represents a premier opportunity to acquire a certified First Quality example at a competitive open-market price point.Design & Historic MotifThe front features a crisp, beautifully preserved underglaze blue relief depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, circled by the Latin motto "AEGROTANTIUM MEDICUS" (The Healer of the Suffering). The historic design seamlessly integrates the old Copenhagen city coat of arms and the three interlocking rings of the Odd Fellows order.Flawless Authenticity & Factory Marks• Factory Grade: FIRST QUALITY. There are zero factory vertical scratches or cancellation cuts through the three iconic blue waves on the back.
• Hand-Painted Artist Signatures: Hand-signed in blue underglaze by factory painter 73.
• Internal Production Stamp: Includes the faint, handwritten 27 on the reverse rim used to track the original 1897 kiln batch.
• Period Stamp: Features the clean, original late-1890s green Royal Copenhagen crown backstamp.
• Incised Turners Mark: Faint, colorless mold-turner initials pressed directly into the clay under the glaze on the reverse rim.Condition Report• Museum/Collector Quality Condition. This piece has been impeccably preserved for over 125 years.
• Absolutely no chips, hairline cracks, fleabites, surface scratches, or restoration work.
• The original factory suspension holes on the back rim are completely clean and free of stress wear.Dimensions• Diameter: Approx. 30 cm (11.8 inches)White-Glove Shipping & HandlingGiven the immense historical significance and value of this porcelain piece, it will be double-boxed, heavily wrapped in professional-grade bubble padding, and shipped with full value insurance, signature confirmation, and tracking. Worldwide shipping is fully supported through ’s International Shipping Program.
Please review the high-resolution photos provided to verify the flawless markings. Inquiries and reasonable offers from serious collectors are always welcome.
