On offer is a striking and rare Taff Merthyr commemorative plate, crafted in England from fine bone china and depicting the impressive pithead gear of Taff Merthyr Colliery with vivid color and fine detail. Whether you’re a collector of mining memorabilia or a lover of meaningful décor, this plate commemorates one of South Wales’ most modern collieries, a symbol of the region’s industrial heritage and community.

Expertly produced with rich illustration and historical context, this coal mining plate serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom honoring the story of the South Wales coalfield.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine English bone china – crisp transferware design with hand-painted details
✅ Features detailed depiction of Taff Merthyr Colliery with miner’s lamp and Welsh dragon
✅ Produced by Ceramic Arts, Made in England (marked on reverse)
✅ Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks noted
✅ Includes accurate measurements: Diameter 10.5 inches (26.7 cm)
✅ Rare example – honors the National Union of Mineworkers (N.U.M.) South Wales Area

💡 STYLING TIP
This plate works beautifully in traditional, industrial, or eclectic interiors. Display it on a stand in an office, study, or library, or hang it as part of a gallery wall of mining memorabilia for a powerful, story-rich focal point.

🎁 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 union members
✔️ Display use in museums, heritage centers, or period-inspired interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES:
Marked Ceramic Arts Fine China, this plate commemorates Taff Merthyr Colliery, situated in the Bedlinog Valley near Trelewis, sunk in the early 1920s by Taff Merthyr Steam Coal Co. Ltd. The detailed text on the reverse outlines the history, from sinking operations in 1923 through reorganization and modernization projects completed in the late 1970s, which made Taff Merthyr one of the most advanced collieries in the coalfield.

📏 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 tribute to Taff Merthyr Colliery, a vital part of South Wales’ industrial story, capturing the spirit of mining communities and union solidarity. Rarely found in such condition, it’s a meaningful piece for collectors who value provenance, story, and Welsh heritage.

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