Spode Commemorative Plate: Charles Dickens Portrait in Presentation Box

This is a fine porcelain commemorative plate housed in its original, fitted presentation box. The plate was produced by the renowned British ceramics manufacturer, Spode, whose name is embroidered in the lining of the silk-covered box.
The plate features a central sepia-toned portrait of the celebrated author, Charles Dickens, depicting him with a full beard, likely from a photograph taken later in his life. The image is framed by a decorative border of intricate gold work around the well of the plate. The outer rim is encircled by an additional geometric gold pattern. A small crest or monogram is often included near the top edge of the plate, indicating a limited edition or specific commemorative event.
The presentation box is lined with rich blue satin or silk and dark velvet, suggesting this was an item of high quality, likely issued to mark an anniversary of Dickens' birth, death, or a literary milestone.