The Spanish plates are made in Spain by Santa Clara Porcelain. These blue and white porcelain plates are embellished with gold on the rims and on the figures. They measure 8 ¼" in diameter.
1971 We Three Kings
1972 Children Viewing Nativity in woodland scene
1973 Angel and Star
1976 Mary and Baby Jesus
(The nativity set is by Porcelanas M. Requena, made in Valencia, Spain)
The next series is made in Argentina. They are printed in blue on white porcelain and labeled "Porcelanas Verbano - Argentina/ Porcelana Granada". The series itself is titled "Pax in Terra – Peace on Earth" and each plate has the relevant Bible texts. They measure 6 ¾" in diameter.
"Road to Bethlehem" Luke 2:1-5. 1973 Third in series
"No Room in the Inn". 1974 Fourth in series.
"Shepherds in the Fields" Luke 2:8-15. 1975 Fifth in series
"Nativity" Luke 2:11-29. 1976 Sixth in series
1976 Mary and Baby Jesus
(The nativity set is by Porcelanas M. Requena, made in Valencia, Spain)The next series is made in Argentina. They are printed in blue on white porcelain and labeled "Porcelanas Verbano - Argentina/ Porcelana Granada". The series itself is titled "Pax in Terra – Peace on Earth" and each plate has the relevant Bible texts. They measure 6 ¾" in diameter.
"Road to Bethlehem" Luke 2:1-5. 1973 Third in series
"No Room in the Inn". 1974 Fourth in series.
"Shepherds in the Fields" Luke 2:8-15. 1975 Fifth in series
"Nativity" Luke 2:11-29. 1976 Sixth in series
"Three Wise Kings" Matthew 2:1-12. 1977 Seventh in series
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Carrie!! These are all so wonderful. What a fabulous collection you have. I'll have to really look closely at all your nativities because I still need to make the big plunge and invest in one I'll like for years to come!
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They are all truly wonderful. I love the children viewing Nativity in the woodland (2nd plate)and all from Argentina. I couldn't pick a favorite at all. Truly a beautiful blue post.
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I can not believe how different and unique each one you show us are. They are truly beautiful. I enjoy your post.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I love Shepherds in the Field and 3 Wise Kings the most, if you're giving any away!
ReplyDeleteCarrie - your plates are just beautiful! You must enjoy displaying them at Christmastime!...Donna
ReplyDeleteVery nice plates, Carrie, and such a lovely thing to post on Blue Monday! I'm a china junky, and I don't think a girl can have too much!
ReplyDeleteI loved your blog. I hope you'll come visit me at mine.
XO,
Sheila
What an awesome collection! Love the blue!
ReplyDeleteThese plates are absolutely fascinating in design! And the blue is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou are so fortunate to have such a beautiful and large collection! Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteYour collection is beautiful. When I look at everything I think of how my Mother would have loved it. I would love to know how many years you have been collecting. Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteSweetie
Such a beautiful collection. I know you must be very proud indeed to own these. Has it taken you long to get this many?
ReplyDeleteHappy Day...bj
Carrie, how special to have these lovely plates. A nice contribution to our Blue Monday posts today. I enjoyed viewing them.
ReplyDeleteHugs...Jeanne
Hello bj and all who've left comments,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for stopping by. I started collecting nativity scenes in December 1991. The collection has grown by leaps and bounds over these years. I continue to enjoy the variety in the depictions of the story of Christ's coming into our world.
Carrie
Hi!
ReplyDeleteYour plates are beautiful!! I really like the one of Mary and Jesus and the Nativity set. Take Care!!
Sherrie
A wonderful collection you have of Christmas Plates.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a collection as extensive as yours. They are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday! Very nice collection!
ReplyDeleteLovely plates. The blue is so vibrant!
ReplyDeleteKathy b
Gorgeous Nativities!!
ReplyDeleteDEAR CAROLA,
ReplyDeleteI AM MONICA FROM ARGENTINA. I WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU SELL THE PLATES YOU'VE GOT FROM "PAX IN TERRA"? I AM VERY INTERESTED TO GET THE WHOLE SERIE. I HAVE THE 1980/81/82/83/84. THANK YOU. MY EMAIL IS monicajwh@gmail.com
HAVE A NICE DAY!
MÓNICA
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI inherited a number of the blue Spanish Christmas plates like the ones posted at the beginning of this blogpost. I am trying to sell them, and I was wondering if you might know what they are worth. They seem to be in perfect condition. I have six of them. Should I sell them as a set, or individually?
Thanks for your help .
Have a blessed day!
Sunny
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