Cristoforo Colombo Italia 500 Yr Anniv Plates Set 1492 Wedgwood England 1992 NIB
$ 34.32
Description
This set of 2 plates measure approx 4.5 inches diameter and are in perfect condition. Whether you love him or hate him, it is part of history. Perhaps the Italians love him more than we do here in the USA. The box shows signs of shelf/storage wear commensurate with age (1992). Wedgwood is an English company that manufactures fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories. It was founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, who is known as the "Father of English Potters". Wedgwood is one of the oldest china and tableware companies in the country. Christopher Columbus's first voyage began on August 3, 1492, when he set sail from Spain in three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. The ships first headed to the Canary Islands, where they stayed for a month. After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean for 10 weeks, a sailor named Rodrigo Bernajo sighted land. Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas that he called San Salvador. The natives called it Guanahani. Columbus's goal was to find an all-water route to Asia. He thought he had reached India and called the indigenous people “Indians”. He arrived back in Palos, Spain on March 15, 1493. He later met with Ferdinand and Isabella in Barcelona to report his findings.
