Featured IMPOSSIBLE TASK #3 A Diner Plate for Royal Service?

Found this plate at the bottom of a box lot of unwanted porcelain items at a local auction. It was a daunting task, but I had to bid all the up to $3 to get it. I know, I know... rough life

Anyway, the back is embossed "MINTONS" with another mark I can't read. The front features a crown with the initials "VR" or "RV" in the center.

Ya think this could have been used at some stately castle by a king/queen and their court?

 

Now that's a pretty plate! I don't know who might have owned it, but I think it's noteworthy that the florals are shamrocks, Thistle and roses. Makes me think of Ireland, Scotland and something else. Might be a hint.

 

Image search result: https://www.rct.uk/collection/28955

 

Now that is stunning.

 

So the VR or RV is for Queen Victoria?

 

Also reproduced- https://www.royalcollectionshop.co.uk/victoria-regina-plate.html

 

Tudor Rose, symbol of England. But no leek for Wales.

Debora

 

BTW, The title should read "dinner" not diner. I was not expecting something totally inappropriate for the "blue plate special" in a "greasy spoon."

 

lol @Bakersgma, it was a typee, er, tipo...TYPO!

 

Yeah, I know.

 

So are ya all saying the QUEEN herself may have licked this plate after dining on Beef Wellington??

 

Don't we wish. But unlikely.

 

Why not! It doesn't bear the inscriptions the repro from the shop has!
Some indelicate host stole it???

 

According to the V&A, 1887 which was the year of the Queen's Jubilee.

Debora

 

I'm with @kryratango on this (not me being selfish or anything!).

 

For comparison.

Debora

 

Same design all right. Her Majesty was known for giving away oddments of clothing etc once she'd used them, in the interests of promoting British industry etc. (she knew they'd be souvenirs) Maybe the same was done with the plates? Or a guest swiped one.(LOL)

 

It appears to be legit!!!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285035520364

 

282 dessert plates? Wow

 

Blimey. Nice find.