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Plateelbakkerij Ivora Wallplates - Part 2.
More colourful and beautifully designed commemorative wallplates.
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The armistice treaty between the Allies and Germany was signed in a railway carriage in Compiègne Forest at 11.00 am on November 11, 1918. Signatories were - Ferdinand Foch (France) , Lloyd George (Great Britain), Woodrow Wilson (USA) and Matthias Erzberger (Germany). Erzberger was a civilian. Made by Ivora for M. BUP. H. Model number 225. Number 163 in the series. Diameter 27.5cm. |
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Made by Ivora for C. Fortmann Den Haag. Signifying PAX for peace - 1919. Model 241. Diameter 31.0cm. |
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This is our favourite plate! Peace - dated 28 June 1919. Model number 225. Number 72. Diameter 27.5cm. |
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Here, Woodrow Wilson President of the USA, was recognised on this wallplate. The wording on the front says - 'The most powerful idealist in the greatest fight'. On the backstamp the Latin text - 'Simplex Veri Sigillum!' meaning 'Simplicity is the Charactersitic of Truth'. Made by Ivora for M. Bup. H. Model number 225. Number 19. Diameter 27.5cm. |
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This plate was made for the occasion of the naming of the 11* Dutch provinces. The wording 'Lants Schrick Breidel Ick' means - 'the Dutch lion must be controlled'. Model number 134. Number 23 in the total made. Diameter 23.5cm. * There are now 12 provinces. Drenthe |
Ivora Wallplates Part 3