On offer is a rare and visually rich South Wales Area 6 coalfield plate, crafted in England from fine bone china and showcasing a central map of Area No.6 with detailed illustrations of key collieries, including Cwmtillery, Markham, Oakdale, Marine, Six Bells, Llanhilleth, and more. Whether you’re a collector of mining memorabilia or a lover of meaningful décor, this plate vividly commemorates one of South Wales’ most productive coal mining regions — a testament to a proud industrial past.

Carefully crafted with fine detail and layered with historical significance, this coal mining plate serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom celebrating the miners and communities of South Wales.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine English bone china – vibrant transferware with hand-painted accents
✅ Central map of Area No.6 surrounded by collieries and mining scenes
✅ Produced by Edwardian China, marked Fine Bone China (maker’s mark on reverse)
✅ Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks noted
✅ Includes accurate measurements: Diameter 10.5 inches (26.7 cm)
✅ Rare example – highlights the linked collieries and industrial power of South Wales

💡 STYLING TIP
This plate works beautifully in traditional, industrial, or eclectic interiors. Display it on a stand in an office, study, or living room, or create a gallery wall of mining memorabilia for a dramatic, story-rich presentation.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Lovers of Welsh industrial heritage and coal mining history
✔️ Collectors of commemorative plates or South Wales mining memorabilia
✔️ Thoughtful gift for descendants of miners or local history enthusiasts
✔️ Display use in museums, heritage centers, or period-inspired interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES:
Marked Edwardian Fine Bone China, this plate celebrates South Wales Area No.6, a region defined by collieries such as Cwmtillery, Rose Heyworth, Blaenserchan, Llanhilleth, Marine, Six Bells, and Oakdale. The detailed text on the reverse recounts the histories of each colliery, their peak outputs, employment figures, and links between mines, providing a vivid portrait of coal mining in the Ebbw and Sirhowy valleys.

📏 MEASUREMENTS:
• Diameter: 10.5 inches / 26.7 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS:
This is more than a decorative plate — it’s a lasting tribute to South Wales Area 6, preserving the story of the collieries and communities that powered Britain’s industrial age. Rarely found in such condition, it’s a meaningful piece for collectors who value provenance, story, and heritage.

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