Rare Thomas Hardy plate going to auction

A very rare Poole Pottery plate is to be sold at Lawrences of Crewkerne in October.  

Made in 1968 to commemorate the Hardy Festival, it is one of a limited run of 250.  The plate shows Wessex with place names relating to Hardy's books, and was designed by leading Poole Pottery designer Tony Morris.

Lawrences Auctioneer Simon Jones said, "There is always interest in Hardy memorabilia, particularly in this area. This coupled with the sad closure of the Poole factory, makes this a very collectable plate."

The plate will be sold on 15 October, and is expected to make £300-£500. For further enquires please contact Simon Jones on 01460 73041.