• May include: A blue and white ceramic Christmas plate with a raised relief design of the Nativity scene. The plate features a star, three wise men, and the text "Weihnachten 1978".
  • May include: A white ceramic Christmas plate with a black background. The plate features a relief sculpture of a woman and a child. The text "Weihnachten 1978" is inscribed on the bottom edge of the plate.
  • May include: A white ceramic plate with a raised design of a woman holding a child. The plate has a black rim and the year "1978" is embossed on the bottom.
  • May include: A white ceramic plate with a blue rim. The plate features a raised white design of a woman holding a child. The design is surrounded by a white rope border. The plate has a white inscription that reads "God Bless Our Home".
  • May include: A blue ceramic plate with a white raised design of a star, a comet, and a figure holding a basket. The plate has a rope-like border.
  • May include: A white ceramic relief sculpture of three figures, likely depicting the nativity scene. The figures are against a dark blue background with white stars.
  • May include: A black and white ceramic relief sculpture depicting the Nativity scene. The sculpture shows Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. The sculpture is set against a dark background.
  • May include: A white ceramic relief sculpture depicting a group of people. The sculpture is set against a black background. The figures are in a seated position and appear to be interacting with each other. The sculpture is dated 1887.
  • May include: The back of a white ceramic plate with a blue stamp that reads "Wedgwood The Collectors Plate" and "0473".
  • May include: A white ceramic plate with the text "Die Am Hundertsten Tag nach Allerheiligen 1978" and "Limited 2000" and "Made in West Germany" and the number "8493" printed on the bottom.
  • May include: A blue and white ceramic Christmas plate with a raised relief design of the Nativity scene. The plate features a star, three wise men, and the text "Weihnachten 1978".
  • May include: A white ceramic Christmas plate with a black background. The plate features a relief sculpture of a woman and a child. The text "Weihnachten 1978" is inscribed on the bottom edge of the plate.
  • May include: A white ceramic plate with a raised design of a woman holding a child. The plate has a black rim and the year "1978" is embossed on the bottom.
  • May include: A white ceramic plate with a blue rim. The plate features a raised white design of a woman holding a child. The design is surrounded by a white rope border. The plate has a white inscription that reads "God Bless Our Home".
  • May include: A blue ceramic plate with a white raised design of a star, a comet, and a figure holding a basket. The plate has a rope-like border.
  • May include: A white ceramic relief sculpture of three figures, likely depicting the nativity scene. The figures are against a dark blue background with white stars.
  • May include: A black and white ceramic relief sculpture depicting the Nativity scene. The sculpture shows Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. The sculpture is set against a dark background.
  • May include: A white ceramic relief sculpture depicting a group of people. The sculpture is set against a black background. The figures are in a seated position and appear to be interacting with each other. The sculpture is dated 1887.
  • May include: The back of a white ceramic plate with a blue stamp that reads "Wedgwood The Collectors Plate" and "0473".
  • May include: A white ceramic plate with the text "Die Am Hundertsten Tag nach Allerheiligen 1978" and "Limited 2000" and "Made in West Germany" and the number "8493" printed on the bottom.
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1978 Villeroy & Boch German Christmas Plate: Religious Collectible

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  • Vintage: From the 1970s
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“Very fine vintage piece as advertised. Eyes roll up and down really well when you lift phone handle! My daughter will be thrilled as she's been wanting one for years. Shipped almost immediately and very well packaged...very pleased with this purchase!”

Diane

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Price:$14.95

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May include: A blue and white ceramic Christmas plate with a raised relief design of the Nativity scene. The plate features a star, three wise men, and the text "Weihnachten 1978".

1978 Christmas Plate (Christmas in German, "Weihnachten")
Religious Collectible Plate
West Germany
Villeroy and Boch
Mettlach
German Collectibles

This beautiful plate is in great condition. No cracks, chips, or breaks. There is some scuffing on the bottom right, near the W. (pictured) The front of the plate reads, "Weihnachten," meaning Christmas in German. The back of the plate is stamped. (see photos)

Colors:
Blue and White

Size:
11.5"

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    Spring Hill, FL
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CharleysRosesVintage
Melanie Krause
CharleysRosesVintage ·

Spring Hill, Florida

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