Ringtons Tea Wade Ceramics Collector's Plate

This is a decorative collector's plate, likely made of ceramic or porcelain, featuring a detailed hand-painted or transfer-printed scene. The central image depicts a historical street scene with a British Bobby (policeman) in a blue uniform interacting with several children. In the background, there's a horse-drawn carriage or delivery cart, possibly a Ringtons tea delivery, and architectural elements like buildings and a church steeple. The colors are vibrant yet naturalistic, with blues, greens, browns, and reds dominating the palette. The rim of the plate features a whimsical border with small illustrations of children playing various historical games or activities, such as flying kites, rolling hoops, and skipping, all set against a fence-like pattern. A thin blue dot border separates the main scene from this outer decorative band, and a gold line runs along the very edge, indicating a gilt rim. The plate appears to be in good condition with no immediately visible chips, cracks, or significant wear to the glaze or artwork. The artwork style suggests a nostalgic or vintage aesthetic, consistent with items often commissioned by companies like Ringtons for commemorative or promotional purposes. Given the context 'wade ceramics commissioned by ringtons', the plate was manufactured by Wade Ceramics for Ringtons Tea, a well-known British tea company, placing its likely manufacturing period from the mid-to-late 20th century. The quality of the artwork and the presence of a gilt rim suggest it was intended as a collectible item.