Porcelain collector plate titled 'The Lacemaker' by Susan Neale

This collector plate was created in 1991 as part of the Old Country Crafts series produced by Royal Doulton. It features artwork by Susan Neale depicting traditional lacemaking, a craft with centuries of history throughout Europe that became particularly refined during the 17th and 18th centuries. Collector plates like this one became highly popular in the late 20th century among decorative art enthusiasts and those interested in preserving representations of traditional crafts and skills. This particular plate would appeal to collectors of limited edition commemorative plates, Royal Doulton enthusiasts, and those with an appreciation for traditional handicrafts, as it captures the cultural heritage of lacemaking in an artistic format.