{"product_id":"balstsn","title":"Set of 6 Wedgwood Noble and Greenough School Commemorative Plates – Spes Sibi Quisque 1866 – Shreve Crump \u0026 Low Boston","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet of Six Vintage Wedgwood Plates for Noble and Greenough School \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful matched set of six blue transferware plates made by Wedgwood of England and retailed by the prestigious Shreve, Crump \u0026amp; Low of Boston for Noble and Greenough School (“Nobles”) in Dedham, Massachusetts. Each plate features a striking central view of the school’s iconic “Castle” (the historic Richardsonian Romanesque mansion that now serves as the dining hall), flying the school flag with a prominent “N”. The border is decorated with athletic vignettes representing crew\/rowing and track sports. At the top is the school crest, and at the bottom is the school’s Latin motto “SPES SIBI QUISQUE” (from Virgil’s Aeneid, roughly translated as “Each person finds hope within himself\/herself”) above the founding year 1866. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese plates were produced as commemorative or alumni pieces and are highly sought after by Nobles graduates, New England prep-school collectors, and Wedgwood transferware enthusiasts. Backstamps (all plates marked): • Wedgwood “Made in England” with Etruria \/ Barlaston • Shreve, Crump \u0026amp; Low Co. Boston retailer mark • “Engraved by the Wedgwood Studios” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or significant crazing. The blue transfer is crisp and bright with only very light, normal shelf wear consistent with age. All six plates are well-matched. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Approximately 10 3\/8 inches in diameter (standard dinner\/serving size). History Noble and Greenough School was founded in 1866. These plates celebrate the school’s long tradition of academic excellence and athletics. The “Castle” building remains a beloved landmark on the beautiful Dedham campus along the Charles River. This listing is for the complete set of six plates. Perfect for: Noble and Greenough School alumni \u0026amp; families, Wedgwood or institutional china collectors, display in a cabinet, on a plate rail, or as wall décor, as a meaningful gift for a Nobles graduate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice is for the set of 6 plates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 2D26\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wedgwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46488032706614,"sku":"6 2D 26","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8308\/8950\/files\/set-of-6-wedgwood-noble-and-greenough-school-commemorative-plates-spes-sibi-quisque-1866-shreve-crump-low-boston-7926410.png?v=1780512680","url":"https:\/\/antiquesetcetera.com\/products\/balstsn","provider":"AntiquesEtcetera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}